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FM53 JXR

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,885 mi
Last recorded117,885 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 JXR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 117,879 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 111,126 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil level is low

Fail 10 Feb 2015 111,126 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil level is low

Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 83,354 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,128 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 72,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,769 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,019 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 42,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,641 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 26,785 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 26,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JXR is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JXR, 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 JXR registered?

FM53 JXR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is FM53 JXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 JXR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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