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MJ54 VFC

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,531 mi
Last recorded35,531 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VFC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 35,531 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 35,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 34,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,909 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 31,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,085 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 23,134 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 19,112 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 19,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 15,475 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,847 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 8,641 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 11 Dec 2008 6,622 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 6,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 4,688 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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MJ54 VFC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black 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 MJ54 VFC, 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 MJ54 VFC registered?

MJ54 VFC is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is MJ54 VFC safe to buy?

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