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VN54 HFE

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,162 mi
Last recorded89,162 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 HFE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 89,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 86,570 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 86,570 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,217 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,836 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,552 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,070 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,423 miles

Both front drop link bushs starting to split.

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushs deterioated.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 54,423 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front drop link bushs starting to split.

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushs deterioated.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,356 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,152 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 37,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HFE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN54 HFE, 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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What year was VN54 HFE registered?

VN54 HFE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is VN54 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 HFE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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