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PN54 OXL

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

70,634 mi
Last recorded70,634 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 OXL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 70,634 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 70,630 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 62,072 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 62,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 62,041 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,270 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 59,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,094 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 57,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,710 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 55,155 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,829 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,993 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,611 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,626 miles

N/S/R Bump stop split

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,726 miles

O/S REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 40,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 36,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,982 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,825 miles

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

exhaust front pipe bracket snapped

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall no cords visable

offside front disc excessively pitted

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall no cords visable

Fail 27 Aug 2010 32,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust front pipe bracket snapped

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall no cords visable

offside front disc excessively pitted

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall no cords visable

Fail 27 Aug 2009 28,835 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords(185/55/14h)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords(185/55/14h)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,835 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords(185/55/14h)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords(185/55/14h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,742 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre has very small cut on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,711 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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PN54 OXL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PN54 OXL, 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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PN54 OXL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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