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ND54 VYY

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,446 mi
Last recorded53,446 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 VYY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to drums (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around gearbox area

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 53,441 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to drums (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around gearbox area

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,706 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 49,706 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,665 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

offside rear brake screeching

Fail 10 Nov 2014 44,665 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

offside rear brake screeching

Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

clutch heavey

Fail 12 Nov 2013 39,843 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

clutch heavey

Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,248 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 35,246 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,191 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 20,649 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 20,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 12,122 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 12,053 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 6,692 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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ND54 VYY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ND54 VYY, 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 ND54 VYY registered?

ND54 VYY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is ND54 VYY safe to buy?

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