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DY54 NVB

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,814 mi
Last recorded97,814 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 NVB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 97,814 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber guard loose

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet pipe cleaned up ok . greased to protect (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber guard loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,757 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber guard loose

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet pipe cleaned up ok . greased to protect (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber guard loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 73,404 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 73,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 67,673 miles

Front brake discs rusting

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,673 miles

Front brake discs rusting

Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,600 miles

Front brake discs rusting on inner surface

Fail 6 Nov 2013 59,600 miles

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

Front brake discs rusting on inner surface

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,996 miles

Front brake discs rusting

Pass 10 Nov 2011 43,704 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Front brake discs rusting

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 24,554 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,554 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,026 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 21,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,978 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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DY54 NVB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc 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 DY54 NVB, 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 DY54 NVB registered?

DY54 NVB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is DY54 NVB safe to buy?

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