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FY54 FCG

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,046 mi
Last recorded87,046 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 FCG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,046 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 87,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working both sides rears (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides rears (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,247 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,829 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,529 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 73,577 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,900 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,256 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,987 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,616 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 42,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front disc pitted on inner face

Fail 27 Aug 2009 33,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,039 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2008 27,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 20,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise n/s/f wing mirror cover broken no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2007 20,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise n/s/f wing mirror cover broken no sharp edges at time of test

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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FY54 FCG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,851 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY54 FCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY54 FCG registered?

FY54 FCG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is FY54 FCG safe to buy?

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