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WA53 MJF

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,746 mi
Last recorded78,746 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MJF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 78,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when sidelight on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 74,002 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

exhaust system in poor condition

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,108 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 63,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,867 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,475 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,827 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,588 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 34,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,657 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,833 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,083 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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WA53 MJF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WA53 MJF, 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 WA53 MJF registered?

WA53 MJF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is WA53 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 MJF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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