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R737 TJU

2005 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,984 mi
Last recorded29,984 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 TJU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 29,984 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 29,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 29,092 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 28,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 26,997 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 25,774 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 25,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 24,288 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 23,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,856 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,160 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,858 miles

tailgate fails to open

Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,273 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,726 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 13,104 miles

front tyres worn on egdes advise tracking

Pass 11 Aug 2010 11,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,421 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,177 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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R737 TJU is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 41,470 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 R737 TJU, 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 21 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R737 TJU registered?

R737 TJU is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is R737 TJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 TJU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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