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DE54 EEW

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,109 mi
Last recorded106,109 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 EEW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,219 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,433 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,848 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres starting to split

Fail 5 Mar 2012 96,848 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres starting to split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,919 miles

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

brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2010 92,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 92,730 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 76,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 76,049 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 54,976 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 42,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

metal brake pipe starting to corrode under bonnet

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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DE54 EEW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DE54 EEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE54 EEW registered?

DE54 EEW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is DE54 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 EEW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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