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AJ04 MXL

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,682 mi
Last recorded60,682 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MXL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 60,682 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 60,682 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 51,627 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 51,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR/OSF on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 48,966 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides ns/os - uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 48,966 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides ns/os - uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 44,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 40,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 37,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 36,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 27 Apr 2019 36,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 28,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after cat (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,614 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 21,614 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,757 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 11,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 8,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 7,643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 7,024 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 6,343 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 5,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,002 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 3,947 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 MXL 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 76.9%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

AJ04 MXL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 April 2004.

Is AJ04 MXL safe to buy?

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