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FV53 TLO

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,415 mi
Last recorded81,415 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 TLO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 81,415 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 81,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,012 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 74,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,605 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 71,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,976 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 66,976 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 66,935 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front anti roll bar bushes severely worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft badly damaged offside front driveshaft severely corroded (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has been stood for a long period of time

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,712 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,698 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,634 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,135 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,484 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,770 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,876 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 61,876 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,267 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner face

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,267 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner face

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,655 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

n/s/f/ possition lamp dim

Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,085 miles

minor cuts to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 7 Jun 2010 51,085 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

minor cuts to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,807 miles

Centre Front Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 45,807 miles

Centre Front Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 40,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,717 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,159 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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FV53 TLO is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FV53 TLO, 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 FV53 TLO registered?

FV53 TLO is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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