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FY54 FCM

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,112 mi
Last recorded97,112 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 FCM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 81,521 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 70,105 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 62,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 62,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel caps fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pipe mount broken, exhaust system very poor

rear lens n/s broken

Fail 17 Jul 2012 54,251 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pipe mount broken, exhaust system very poor

rear lens n/s broken

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,689 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,374 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 41,374 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 35,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 23,468 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FCM is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

FY54 FCM is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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The MOT history for FY54 FCM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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