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OY54 SVA

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,409 mi
Last recorded108,409 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 SVA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 108,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,332 miles

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"

Fail 24 Aug 2017 97,332 miles

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"

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,916 miles

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.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,491 miles

Centre Rear slight corrosion to rear exhaust hanger bracket

slight perishing of nearside park brake outer casing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,230 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 78,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,474 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight smeary front wipers, various chips in screen

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,428 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 67,320 miles

n/s wiper blade slightly split

o/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,296 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 61,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,178 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Bumpstops in poor condition.

O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit on inside edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,704 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 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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