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MV53 HLJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,535 mi
Last recorded43,535 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 HLJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,535 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,734 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,280 miles

engine warning lamp on

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre slits in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2011 21,650 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 21,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 17,783 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 17,594 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 17,594 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,186 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,121 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 12,541 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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MV53 HLJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV53 HLJ, 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 MV53 HLJ registered?

MV53 HLJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is MV53 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV53 HLJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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