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MJ54 VFN

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,670 mi
Last recorded73,670 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VFN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,670 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,619 miles

1 x child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate started to delaminate

offside driver seat leaver damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,071 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,416 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,241 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,677 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 28,598 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 28,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VFN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ54 VFN registered?

MJ54 VFN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is MJ54 VFN safe to buy?

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