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MF54 DYA

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,492 mi
Last recorded43,492 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 DYA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 43,492 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/ and o/s bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front and rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake compensator seized

gear box slight oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2025 43,492 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/ and o/s bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front and rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake compensator seized

gear box slight oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2024 40,912 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,282 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front droplink bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 34,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 32,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 30 Aug 2019 27,290 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 21,363 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 21,363 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,645 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

nsf tyre damage sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2016 18,645 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

nsf tyre damage sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2015 18,075 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,367 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,745 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 15,309 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,275 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,215 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,798 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,040 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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MF54 DYA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF54 DYA, 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 MF54 DYA registered?

MF54 DYA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is MF54 DYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF54 DYA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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