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FY04 HRJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,526 mi
Last recorded81,526 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 HRJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 81,526 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not sure if bulbs fitted wrong but unable to get a pattern either to cloudy lenses or lights just no good (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2021 81,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 78,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 78,135 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,155 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,006 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,389 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,787 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,031 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,665 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,720 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,789 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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FY04 HRJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver 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 FY04 HRJ, 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 FY04 HRJ registered?

FY04 HRJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 March 2004.

Is FY04 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 HRJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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