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SG04 TFJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,899 mi
Last recorded58,899 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 TFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 53,714 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,532 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 50,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,981 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,730 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 44,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 30,979 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,133 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 22,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have perishing on inside/outside sidewalls

offside wing mirror houseing broken but still secure

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,676 miles

N/S/F IS WORN TO 3mm & OUTER SIDEWALL IS WORN

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN ON OUTER EDGES

REAR BRAKES ARE IMBALLANCED

Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,566 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,522 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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SG04 TFJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SG04 TFJ, 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 SG04 TFJ registered?

SG04 TFJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 March 2004.

Is SG04 TFJ safe to buy?

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