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OV54 SYU

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,974 mi
Last recorded83,974 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 SYU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Dec 2022 83,974 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,940 miles

Both front headlamps lens cloudy, needs cleaning

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 79,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 75,081 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 75,080 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,746 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 65,746 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,321 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 62,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,478 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 59,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,679 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 58,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 57,717 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,166 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,642 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 56,641 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,333 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,328 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2008 53,232 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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OV54 SYU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV54 SYU, 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 OV54 SYU registered?

OV54 SYU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is OV54 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV54 SYU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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