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AO54 RVL

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,289 mi
Last recorded70,289 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 RVL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 70,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 66,823 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 61,330 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 57,499 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 56,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 51,600 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 51,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 46,106 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 46,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,213 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 39,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,822 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 33,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 32,150 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 32,150 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 30,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,261 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 24,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 21,888 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,534 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,229 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,175 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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AO54 RVL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO54 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

AO54 RVL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is AO54 RVL safe to buy?

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