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FY54 VNM

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,708 mi
Last recorded52,708 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VNM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 52,708 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 52,702 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 47,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 45,047 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 44,509 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 44,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 42,809 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 42,807 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 41,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,079 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms ( rear inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 40,079 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms ( rear inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 38,292 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,820 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 36,820 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,265 miles

Removed item from drivers view before test

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,696 miles

o/s rear tyre 6psi had to inflate prior to test.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,071 miles

n/sw & o/s front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded on inner friction areas.

n/s and o/s front outer brake pad friction material wearing low.

rear brake service advised{grinding noise heard when brake applied on roller brake teast}.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 29,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded on inner friction areas.

n/s and o/s front outer brake pad friction material wearing low.

rear brake service advised{grinding noise heard when brake applied on roller brake teast}.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,054 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking in outer sidewall/tread area

o/s front brake disc dceteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,710 miles

damage to screen in swept area - within 40mm limit

n/s & o/s front brake discs deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2011 26,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to screen in swept area - within 40mm limit

n/s & o/s front brake discs deteriorating

o/s front tyre pressure low + cracking on inner tread area

Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,124 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,862 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VNM is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VNM, 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 FY54 VNM registered?

FY54 VNM is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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