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MF04 FAM

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,296 mi
Last recorded29,296 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 FAM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2019 29,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,318 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,409 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 25,408 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 (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 19,875 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs starting to get rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,928 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

old oil misting around gearbox

Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,771 miles

both front tyres cracking up accross tread.

both rear tyres cracking up slightly accross tread.

front brake discs starting to get rusty.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,227 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,936 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,603 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

Pass 25 Apr 2007 6,641 miles

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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MF04 FAM is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF04 FAM, 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 MF04 FAM registered?

MF04 FAM is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is MF04 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF04 FAM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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