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EF54 OFK

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,297 mi
Last recorded32,297 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OFK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,297 miles

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Rear rear brake performance low

Pass 15 May 2015 27,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

driver window not opening

nsr light has crack

Fail 21 Feb 2014 23,540 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres have crack in inner wall

Damaged repaired to nearside rear of vehicle

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,997 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 20,997 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

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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EF54 OFK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EF54 OFK, 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 EF54 OFK registered?

EF54 OFK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is EF54 OFK safe to buy?

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