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VN54 HDL

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,660 mi
Last recorded17,660 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 HDL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,660 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 17,186 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 16,633 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 15,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,078 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 10,710 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 10,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 8,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VN54 HDL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN54 HDL, 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 VN54 HDL registered?

VN54 HDL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is VN54 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 HDL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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