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AP54 DWN

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,199 mi
Last recorded53,199 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 DWN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 53,199 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 51,110 miles

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

slight corrosion around rear suspension

Pass 24 Oct 2023 45,448 miles

EML ON

Offside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

Fail 24 Oct 2023 45,448 miles

EML ON

Offside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 36,420 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 32,989 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 32,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,287 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 31,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 29,521 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 29,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 27,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 24,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 23,584 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 23,584 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 22,186 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 20,780 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 19,521 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,779 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 18,779 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,977 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and thin in places

Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,247 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,071 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 9,256 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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AP54 DWN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AP54 DWN, 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 AP54 DWN registered?

AP54 DWN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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