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MJ54 VFO

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,797 mi
Last recorded64,797 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VFO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,757 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

both front tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,039 miles

All brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,847 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Mar 2016 47,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,233 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 27,045 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 27,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 11 Jan 2013 26,371 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,493 miles

both rear tyres starting too crack

Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,944 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 20,312 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 13,626 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 VFO is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

MJ54 VFO is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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