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AO54 LYD

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,559 mi
Last recorded91,559 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 LYD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 91,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 91,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side inner sill at centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s cv gaiter small grease leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2023 84,066 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 82,684 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight cracking between treads on front tyres

Fail 18 Sep 2019 82,655 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight cracking between treads on front tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,458 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,530 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 79,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,790 miles

Rear bumpstops are broken.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,625 miles

Front discs worn

N/S Headlight condensated

N/S/R Bump stop broken

N/S/R Tyre very cracked

O/S/R Bump stop broken

O/S/R Tyre very cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2010 55,607 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

O/S/R Tyre very cracked

Front discs worn

N/S Headlight condensated

N/S/R Bump stop broken

N/S/R Tyre very cracked

O/S/R Bump stop broken

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,646 miles

All tyre treads cracking up

Front brake discs rusty and worn

Front tyres worn low

Front wipers do not clear very well

Rear bump stops broken

Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,747 miles

exhaust rusty and thin in places

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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AO54 LYD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO54 LYD, 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 AO54 LYD registered?

AO54 LYD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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