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MA54 TJY

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,318 mi
Last recorded84,318 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 TJY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and center sections (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front window does not operate

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 30 Sep 2017 84,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation arrow pointing bacwards (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and center sections (7.1.2)

Offside Front window does not operate

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,244 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 54,239 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 49,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,183 miles

both front tyres cracking on inside shoulders

Fail 12 Nov 2011 40,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres cracking on inside shoulders

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,316 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,595 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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MA54 TJY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA54 TJY, 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 MA54 TJY registered?

MA54 TJY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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