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MF54 DYT

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,820 mi
Last recorded97,820 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 DYT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 97,820 miles

battery slightly insecure

bonnet catch sticky

engine management light on in dash

epic light on in dash

parking brake requires slight adjustment

Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 71,227 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,644 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 21 Oct 2014 66,644 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,387 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,059 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,476 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,082 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,719 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 28,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,554 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 DYT 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 76.9%.

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 DYT, 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 MF54 DYT?

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What year was MF54 DYT registered?

MF54 DYT is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is MF54 DYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF54 DYT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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