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OY54 HWT

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,344 mi
Last recorded59,344 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 HWT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,344 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 59,344 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,033 miles

air bag light on

front no plate damaged

n/s door mirror broken

o/s n/s bump stops broken

Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

front no plate damaged

n/s door mirror broken

o/s n/s bump stops broken

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,374 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 36,201 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at test.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,201 miles

n/s rear tyre 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at test.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,780 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 HWT is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OY54 HWT, 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 OY54 HWT registered?

OY54 HWT is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is OY54 HWT safe to buy?

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