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AO54 RVU

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,076 mi
Last recorded67,076 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 RVU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen cracked at base

Fail 7 Dec 2017 66,940 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at center box holed (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen cracked at base

Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,703 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,690 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 61,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 57,903 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,903 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 48,832 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 48,832 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

eps warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,810 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 43,810 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 43,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,681 miles

o/s/f tyre wall cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2011 39,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2010 30,971 miles

front number plate poor

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,188 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,551 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,832 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 14,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RVU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO54 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

AO54 RVU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 November 2004.

Is AO54 RVU safe to buy?

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