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MF04 FBE

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,873 mi
Last recorded95,873 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,873 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 93,759 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 93,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear light lense broken

signs of corrosion various brake pipes

Fail 27 Mar 2017 85,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear light lense broken

signs of corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,163 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 81,163 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,702 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,535 miles

crack / damage to r/o/s light lens

Fail 28 Mar 2014 68,535 miles

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

corrosion to both rear coil springs

crack / damage to r/o/s light lens

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,259 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 55,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,660 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,660 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,119 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,912 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 FBE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MF04 FBE, 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 FBE registered?

MF04 FBE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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