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FD54 VWF

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,627 mi
Last recorded45,627 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 VWF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,627 miles

Central rear cross member corroded but not weakened

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,639 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 43,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,336 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,524 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 37,704 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,938 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,297 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 21,985 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack up on tread

n/s/r tyre starting to crack up on tread

Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,518 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,465 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 19,462 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 17,355 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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FD54 VWF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FD54 VWF, 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 FD54 VWF registered?

FD54 VWF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is FD54 VWF safe to buy?

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