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HF04 TFU

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,124 mi
Last recorded31,124 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 TFU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 31,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 30,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 28,369 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 25,903 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 25,513 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 25,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe to box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,504 miles

All tyres under inflated when presented for test.

Fail 18 Jun 2019 25,504 miles

All tyres under inflated when presented for test.

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,457 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 25,457 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,282 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 25,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.09 (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,928 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 24,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 23,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,296 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,427 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,025 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaks around gearbox areas

Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,600 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,643 miles

engine covers fitted

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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HF04 TFU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HF04 TFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF04 TFU registered?

HF04 TFU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is HF04 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 TFU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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