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FM53 JFG

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,473 mi
Last recorded120,473 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 JFG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 120,473 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 120,404 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 119,656 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,401 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 113,695 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 113,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2012 110,474 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 106,302 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 101,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,654 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 99,654 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 96,859 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 96,859 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

park brake lever long pull effort good locked on RBT

Pass 9 Jan 2007 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JFG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JFG, 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

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What year was FM53 JFG registered?

FM53 JFG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 January 2004.

Is FM53 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 JFG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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