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FY54 AXX

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 AXX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 83,644 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 83,644 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,140 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,902 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 68,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2011 56,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

baffles breaking up in rear silencer

front brake discs pitted but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,659 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 31,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 24,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FY54 AXX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY54 AXX, 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 FY54 AXX registered?

FY54 AXX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is FY54 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 AXX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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