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PJ04 UGD

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,974 mi
Last recorded121,974 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 UGD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 121,974 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2013 115,837 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 115,837 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 102,153 miles

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

Front silencer slightly deteriorated.

N/S and O/S rear shock absorber buffer deteriorated.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,153 miles

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

Front silencer slightly deteriorated.

N/S and O/S rear shock absorber buffer deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,837 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,617 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension buffers n/s + o/s slightly deteriorated

Slight damage to o/s mirror housing

Fail 15 Jan 2010 75,617 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension buffers n/s + o/s slightly deteriorated

Slight damage to o/s mirror housing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,895 miles

N/S and O/S rear shock absorber rebound buffer deteriorated.

Fail 2 Feb 2009 62,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S and O/S rear shock absorber rebound buffer deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 47,365 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 UGD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UGD, 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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PJ04 UGD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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