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AJ54 OVU

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,826 mi
Last recorded46,826 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 OVU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,826 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system/sleeve corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 46,172 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops broken up

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,828 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,916 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,067 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 31,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 28,873 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 28,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,176 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,519 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,315 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 22,315 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,017 miles

Nearside front lower wishbone bush begining to wear

Offside front lower wishbone begining to wear

Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,016 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,308 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,575 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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AJ54 OVU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ54 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

AJ54 OVU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is AJ54 OVU safe to buy?

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