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OW04 JTY

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,855 mi
Last recorded59,855 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 JTY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,855 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 59,855 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 58,344 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 56,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 55,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2021 53,709 miles

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 53,709 miles

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

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 49,918 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box shows signs of wear

fan belt has cracks

Pass 25 Jul 2019 45,611 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,489 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine management light on the dash

Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,134 miles

Engine light on dash.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,297 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 28,297 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,976 miles

Engine light on

Fail 24 Jul 2012 19,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,549 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 14,196 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 11,777 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 9,300 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 5,667 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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OW04 JTY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OW04 JTY, 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 OW04 JTY registered?

OW04 JTY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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