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AJ04 DPX

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,508 mi
Last recorded79,508 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 DPX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 79,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 78,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,534 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 76,525 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,433 miles

horn on separate horn switch

Fail 8 Jul 2020 76,430 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear tinted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

fuel filter at rear of vehicle insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,793 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,272 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,870 miles

Car is modified

Chip in screen

Horn poor

N/s/r & o/s/f tyres perished and cracked

Oil leaks

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 68,428 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle to low for RBT

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,698 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 48,386 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front disc juddering slightly in roller brake tester

rear brakes squealing slightly

Fail 18 May 2013 48,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front disc juddering slightly in roller brake tester

rear brakes squealing slightly

Pass 22 May 2012 39,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2012 39,553 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,481 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,228 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 20,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,544 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,939 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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AJ04 DPX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AJ04 DPX, 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 AJ04 DPX registered?

AJ04 DPX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is AJ04 DPX safe to buy?

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