MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leaking at manifold area (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
brake pipe from regulator to offside rear hose slightly chaffed
nearside door mirror backing missing
nearside parking brake cable outer sleeve corroded and split
offside front suspension arm, rear bush deteriorating
Brake pipe slightly chafed load sensing valve to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated
nearside parking brake cable "swollen"
Braking system leaking servo pipe (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly chafed load sensing valve to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated
nearside parking brake cable "swollen"
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear park brake cable slight perishing to outer casing
slight corrosion on rear exhaust box
slight exhaust blow from exhaust manifold/manifold area.
Centre Rear slight corrosion to rear exhaust hanger bracket
slight perishing of nearside park brake outer casing
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust hanger corroded and starting to crack off
nearside rear tyre perishing and has feathering to inner edge
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust hanger corroded and starting to crack off
nearside rear tyre perishing and has feathering to inner edge
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight smeary front wipers, various chips in screen
n/s wiper blade slightly split
o/s wiper blade slightly split
advise n/s/f tyre on the tread wear markers and 2mm on outer edge
advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
strong advise front discs worn
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
advise n/s/f tyre on the tread wear markers and 2mm on outer edge
advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
strong advise front discs worn
N/S/R & O/S/R Bumpstops in poor condition.
O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit on inside edge.
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OY54 SVA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 September 2004.
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