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OE04 MFP

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,982 mi
Last recorded84,982 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 MFP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 84,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 83,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 82,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 82,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 80,692 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front end links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/r tyre was excessively under inflated,, had to be inflated to carry out brake test,,, recommend keep check of pressure

windscreen, stone chip

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,646 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 77,646 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 76,060 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 76,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,813 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,079 miles

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

tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,333 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,541 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,402 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,080 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,839 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on edges of tread pattern

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,750 miles

offside headlight bulb fitted incorrectly

offside rear tyre perished on innerside wall

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,377 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,365 miles

advise battery not clamp secure

Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise battery not clamp secure

Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,397 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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OE04 MFP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 OE04 MFP, 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 OE04 MFP registered?

OE04 MFP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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