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FD54 YNW

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,241 mi
Last recorded48,241 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 YNW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,241 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 40,283 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heavy oil leak from gearbox

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2015 28,502 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heavy oil leak from gearbox

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,486 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door strap noisey

moisture inside both headlamp units

rear wiper slightly smearing

Fail 18 Nov 2014 27,486 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door strap noisey

moisture inside both headlamp units

rear wiper slightly smearing

Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,675 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 25,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 23,352 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,309 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,914 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 9,227 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 YNW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YNW, 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 FD54 YNW registered?

FD54 YNW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is FD54 YNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD54 YNW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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