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FM53 JFA

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,591 mi
Last recorded33,591 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 JFA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 33,591 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,375 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 29,375 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wiper blades split .

Pass 17 Dec 2012 22,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 17,558 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,387 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 13,356 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,201 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 9,346 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 7,343 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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FM53 JFA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM53 JFA, 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 FM53 JFA registered?

FM53 JFA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is FM53 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 JFA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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