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OY54 SUH

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,089 mi
Last recorded122,089 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 SUH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 122,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 122,367 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 122,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,593 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brake drums binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 121,593 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Coolant temp sensor / wiring fault, EML turned off and didn't return illuminated, further investigation may be required. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both adjusted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamps Polished due to poor pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brake drums binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,140 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 120,124 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 118,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front lower subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 118,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front lower subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 116,678 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2020 116,667 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,946 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 114,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 111,601 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers door strap deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,654 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 107,604 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,829 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 105,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 101,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 83,337 miles

slight damage to rear bumper o/s.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 83,337 miles

Inner Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight damage to rear bumper o/s.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,674 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,630 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,285 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 68,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,949 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,834 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 44,671 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,671 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,110 miles

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

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

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 SUH is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

OY54 SUH is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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