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MA53 OGM

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,111 mi
Last recorded108,111 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 OGM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 108,111 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 94,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,915 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 86,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 80,296 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,099 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber outer covers are insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2010 68,410 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers window doesn,t operate up or down

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber outer covers are insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r no plate lamp is dim

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r no plate lamp is dim

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,804 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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MA53 OGM is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA53 OGM, 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 MA53 OGM registered?

MA53 OGM is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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