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SD54 XJN

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,923 mi
Last recorded56,923 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 XJN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 56,923 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 56,327 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,891 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,026 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,400 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 50,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 48,985 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,222 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 42,948 miles

Corrosion to rear axle.

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear shock absorber upper case insecure and collapsed as top bush perished.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front door check strap insecure.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition od shoes, drums and wheel cylinders.

Securing bolt missing from offside headlamp leaving headlamp semi-insecure towards inside.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,948 miles

Corrosion to rear axle.

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear shock absorber upper case insecure and collapsed as top bush perished.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front door check strap insecure.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition od shoes, drums and wheel cylinders.

Securing bolt missing from offside headlamp leaving headlamp semi-insecure towards inside.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,621 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 31,619 miles

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

O/s front wiper blade worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,596 miles

n/s/f + o/s/r+ n/s/r treads at inner wall cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,975 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,889 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 22,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,747 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 XJN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 XJN, 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

How do I check the history of SD54 XJN?

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What year was SD54 XJN registered?

SD54 XJN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SD54 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 XJN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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