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FD54 BFA

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,790 mi
Last recorded103,790 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 BFA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,790 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 103,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

aux. belt deteriorated

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,862 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 95,862 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,728 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 88,664 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,910 miles

rear shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2014 80,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r brake effort low

rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,547 miles

clutch stiff

screw in nearside rear tyre tread not repairable 185/55H14

slight run out to nearside front brake reading

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,359 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,953 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,221 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 26,756 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 26,756 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,213 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 7,621 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 7,619 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FD54 BFA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD54 BFA, 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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FD54 BFA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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