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MF04 FSK

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

786,725 mi
Last recorded786,725 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 FSK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 786,725 miles

corrosion rear rear pipes

rear brake comparison

wear offside rear tye on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2017 78,685 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

corrosion rear rear pipes

rear brake comparison

wear offside rear tye on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,523 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

exhaust tone borderline

Fail 15 Dec 2016 75,262 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion on front brake discs

exhaust tone borderline

Pass 24 Dec 2015 68,144 miles

corrosion on front discs

Fail 24 Dec 2015 68,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front discs

Fail 23 Nov 2015 68,114 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,751 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 53,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 46,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,741 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 43,741 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,272 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,321 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 20,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 FSK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FSK, 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 FSK registered?

MF04 FSK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 March 2004.

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