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AJ53 PYH

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,174 mi
Last recorded37,174 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PYH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2012 37,174 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre has a nail.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 18,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front inner brake discs slightly worn & corrodded.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,663 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 12,501 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,717 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2007 7,187 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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AJ53 PYH is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ53 PYH, 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 AJ53 PYH registered?

AJ53 PYH is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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