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FM53 JFN

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,379 mi
Last recorded85,379 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 JFN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,379 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Steering Rack Arms Have Slight Play

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Bush Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip In Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,170 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,105 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 102,025 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear bump stop detached

eml light on

front discs pitted

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2017 102,021 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear bump stop detached

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

front discs pitted

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2016 95,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 94,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,344 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 127,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 115,835 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 115,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 109,700 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 109,700 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 101,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,332 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 101,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 94,540 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight cut in side wall not showing any cords

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 JFN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

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

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