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DC53 JJO

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,426 mi
Last recorded66,426 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 JJO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,910 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,588 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,964 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 35,715 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,067 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,876 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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DC53 JJO is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey 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 DC53 JJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DC53 JJO?

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What year was DC53 JJO registered?

DC53 JJO is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DC53 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 JJO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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