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FN54 VCZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,776 mi
Last recorded46,776 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 VCZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2021 46,776 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge has play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both suspension bump stops perished

Pass 3 Oct 2020 46,246 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,450 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,054 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 41,748 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 37,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 34,686 miles

Rear tyre walls perished ( advice new tyres )

Pass 22 Sep 2012 31,863 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 28,660 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 28,585 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 21,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 17,879 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 13,733 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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FN54 VCZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FN54 VCZ, 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 FN54 VCZ registered?

FN54 VCZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is FN54 VCZ safe to buy?

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