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OY54 HXM

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,552 mi
Last recorded70,552 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 HXM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,552 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 70,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 68,500 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,937 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 53,479 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 46,243 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,024 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 24,455 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge,play (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery not fully secured

both drive shafts heavily corroded

exhaust system corrosion

extensive corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,164 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2015 23,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,987 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking due to age

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,368 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,127 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,769 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,375 miles

front brake discs scored and corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 5,789 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 HXM is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OY54 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

OY54 HXM is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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