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AP54 EPN

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,596 mi
Last recorded95,596 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 EPN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,596 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 95,573 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 90,562 miles

Nearside Rear sill end has corrosion

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

chip in screen zone a

Fail 23 Jun 2022 90,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced plate not correctly welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill end has corrosion

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

chip in screen zone a

Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,201 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 11 Apr 2018 85,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 64,733 miles

Advise rear seatbelts partial inspection due to child seats fitted.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear supply (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear supply (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,116 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 59,116 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 53,220 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Front exhaust hanger not attached to the exhaust

Rear bump stops broken

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,256 miles

front discs starting to corrode

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

rear pads on limit advise replacement

Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs starting to corrode

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

rear pads on limit advise replacement

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,885 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded.

both rear brake discs correded.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,788 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 31,788 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,278 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no tread on inside edge of left front tyre.

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 EPN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP54 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

AP54 EPN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is AP54 EPN safe to buy?

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