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OY54 BNL

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,470 mi
Last recorded46,470 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 BNL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,470 miles

eml light on

gearbox leaking oil

sump pan corroded and sweat of oil round sump plug

Fail 19 Aug 2017 46,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

eml light on

gearbox leaking oil

sump pan corroded and sweat of oil round sump plug

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,164 miles

front brake discs corroded

gearbox has leaks

sump pan porus and leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2016 43,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox has leaks

sump pan porus and leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,776 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 40,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,798 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,680 miles

eml on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,128 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 32,104 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,247 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking and should be replaced

Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,473 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,215 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 18,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,684 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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OY54 BNL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OY54 BNL, 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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OY54 BNL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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