MOT Status
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52,708 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Removed item from drivers view before test
n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating
o/s rear tyre 6psi had to inflate prior to test.
n/sw & o/s front brake pads wearing thin
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}.
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}.
n/s rear tyre cracking in outer sidewall/tread area
o/s front brake disc dceteriorating
damage to screen in swept area - within 40mm limit
n/s & o/s front brake discs deteriorating
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
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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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