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AJ54 GRX

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,377 mi
Last recorded123,377 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 GRX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 123,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 123,367 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 122,269 miles

offside front wing corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 122,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

offside front wing corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 121,294 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 121,288 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))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 121,240 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel pipes to compensator valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator valve to and from flexi hoses steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front steel pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 119,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator valve to offside rear flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel pipes to compensatory valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears perished,cracked and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 118,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve joiner between centre and rear sections of system (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 115,596 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 115,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 110,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,592 miles

neaside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 97,790 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 97,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 90,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,670 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust hanger broken off but still holding front pipe

front wiper blades smiery across screen and slightly noisey

uneven tread wear to the nearside rear tyre 185/55/14h

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,103 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,631 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 33,631 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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AJ54 GRX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ54 GRX, 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 AJ54 GRX registered?

AJ54 GRX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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