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MK54 DNV

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,051 mi
Last recorded82,051 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 DNV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,051 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 82,051 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,153 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 36,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,564 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,300 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,303 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,725 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 12,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear bump stops starting to perish

Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,566 miles

both rear bump stops starting to perish

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 DNV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DNV, 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 MK54 DNV registered?

MK54 DNV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is MK54 DNV safe to buy?

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