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AO54 VYP

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

41,989 mi
Last recorded41,989 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VYP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 41,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 41,987 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 40,703 miles

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

Offside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

Fail 11 Oct 2024 40,683 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

Pass 6 Oct 2023 39,371 miles

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

Offside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

Fail 6 Oct 2023 39,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,855 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 33,656 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Oct 2021 33,656 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,625 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

Fail 6 Oct 2020 30,625 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 27,834 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

Pass 8 Oct 2018 25,392 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 23,404 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,661 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 20,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 18,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,746 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 15,775 miles

both front and rear tyres perished on inner egdes

Pass 15 Nov 2012 14,714 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 13,772 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 13,772 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 12,998 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight blow on exhaust and rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,522 miles

Front discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 10,060 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 8,088 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 VYP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

AO54 VYP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is AO54 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 VYP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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