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MF04 FRK

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,648 mi
Last recorded42,648 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 FRK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 42,648 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 45,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,835 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 41,835 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,320 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed strongly (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall starting cracking 185/55/14

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt not tested

engine service light on

Fail 8 Sep 2015 35,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed strongly (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall starting cracking 185/55/14

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt not tested

engine service light on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,067 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 32,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

VERY STRONG ADVISE rear offside tyre is very badly cracking and splitting around the tread area and sidewalls, but not exposing any ply or cord at the time of test. would advise this tyre being replaced has soon as possable

Fail 20 Jul 2013 28,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 28,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,662 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,161 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,663 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 FRK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK registered?

MF04 FRK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 March 2004.

Is MF04 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF04 FRK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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