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PJ04 FXY

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,001 mi
Last recorded83,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 FXY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,001 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,853 miles

front exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,269 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,181 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,585 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,530 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,260 miles

both rear shocker covers loose and not seated correctly

nearside front brakes binding

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside front brakes binding

offside front headlight condensed

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,693 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside + nearside rear shocker stem protectors loose

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,826 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

light corrosion on front discs

offside + nearside rear shock absorber sheilds loose

offside front head light slightly condensed not effecting beam immage

service over due

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,650 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 39,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,556 miles

It is possible the rear brake shoes are worn down .

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,179 miles

front brake imbalance of 20%

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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PJ04 FXY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver 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 PJ04 FXY, 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 PJ04 FXY registered?

PJ04 FXY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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