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EF54 OFO

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,320 mi
Last recorded90,320 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OFO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 90,312 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,540 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers slight smearing the screen and the o/s/f wiper is split.

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 85,540 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers slight smearing the screen and the o/s/f wiper is split.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 77,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 70,309 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 70,309 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,369 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,869 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,204 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 38,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,920 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,229 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,101 miles

all tyres perrished

Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,916 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all four tyres have started to perish and crack in the tread

Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,059 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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EF54 OFO is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF54 OFO, 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 EF54 OFO registered?

EF54 OFO is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is EF54 OFO safe to buy?

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