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FP54 RSU

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,823 mi
Last recorded47,823 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 RSU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 47,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 42,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,320 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 41,217 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 38,902 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))

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,834 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 37,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,720 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,579 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust deteriating

headlamp lenses deteriating

some corrosion to suspension compnents

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,650 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 27,650 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,107 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,523 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 23,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,624 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,268 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,445 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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FP54 RSU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FP54 RSU, 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 FP54 RSU registered?

FP54 RSU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is FP54 RSU safe to buy?

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