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MK54 DLV

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,509 mi
Last recorded54,509 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 DLV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 54,509 miles

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION (FRAME AND SUSPENSION)

Pass 9 Aug 2024 48,814 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 40,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 39,226 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 34,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,770 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 26,770 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 25,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,868 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 22,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,781 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 19,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres splitting

offside front tyre splitting

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,228 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,088 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear wiperblades

Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 5,699 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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MK54 DLV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MK54 DLV, 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

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What year was MK54 DLV registered?

MK54 DLV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is MK54 DLV safe to buy?

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