CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJ54 VEU

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,690 mi
Last recorded57,690 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VEU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 57,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 54,703 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 51,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear covered in grease on clips (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 51,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 49,283 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rears slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2021 47,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rears slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2020 45,458 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 45,457 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 45,400 miles

all suspension bushes persished

exsaust slight corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2017 41,396 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 40,118 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2015 35,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,328 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,578 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,409 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,891 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,724 miles

Front and rear wiperblades

Fail 4 Jan 2008 16,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front and rear wiperblades

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
Full Seat Arosa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJ54 VEU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MJ54 VEU, 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 MJ54 VEU?

You can check the full history of MJ54 VEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJ54 VEU registered?

MJ54 VEU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is MJ54 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ54 VEU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ54 VEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJ54 VEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.