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FX54 ORC

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,122 mi
Last recorded57,122 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 ORC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,122 miles

corrosion on all suspension coil springs

corrosion on offside front brake disc

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,606 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear springs corroded

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 14 Dec 2016 56,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear springs corroded

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 31 Dec 2015 55,488 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 53,225 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 53,225 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 49,849 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking gases at present time.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 49,849 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking gases at present time.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 47,184 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 47,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear heat shield insicure

Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,704 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 45,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,273 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,338 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,828 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 26,827 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,964 miles

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

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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FX54 ORC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FX54 ORC, 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

How do I check the history of FX54 ORC?

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What year was FX54 ORC registered?

FX54 ORC is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is FX54 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX54 ORC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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