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SD54 KXP

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,765 mi
Last recorded63,765 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 KXP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 63,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 58,915 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 52,329 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 46,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both req very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,906 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 35,840 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 30,552 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 24,923 miles

rear section exhaust rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2018 24,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear section exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,848 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 19,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 16,292 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 16,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 14,335 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight bulge but cords not shown. 185/55r14

Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,107 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 8,905 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 8,378 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 7,036 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 5,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 4,628 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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SD54 KXP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 SD54 KXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD54 KXP registered?

SD54 KXP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is SD54 KXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 KXP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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