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MF04 FSP

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,076 mi
Last recorded121,076 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 FSP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 121,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 121,076 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 111,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside door strap worn

Upper rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2018 111,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside door strap worn

Upper rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 104,314 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge & offside front rim damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2017 104,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge & offside front rim damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,653 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 95,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 78,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,226 miles

Centre exhaust pipe deteriorated

Offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 27 Feb 2013 69,226 miles

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

Centre section exhaust pipe perforated and has a minor leak of gases

Offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,851 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

Nearside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit 1.6mm

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2012 63,851 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,063 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 57,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,382 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,315 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 44,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,490 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 FSP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FSP, 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 FSP registered?

MF04 FSP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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