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MJ53 SJV

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,469 mi
Last recorded77,469 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 SJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 77,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2018 77,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Fail 22 Oct 2018 77,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi section slight blow

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,153 miles

n/s/f lower arm ball joint slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2016 61,499 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to excess and perished

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,468 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,810 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2013 47,646 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2013 47,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,482 miles

front section of exhaust has a broken mount/hanger.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 32,248 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 27,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,554 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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MJ53 SJV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ53 SJV, 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 MJ53 SJV registered?

MJ53 SJV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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