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YE54 FFL

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,534 mi
Last recorded67,534 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 FFL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 67,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 67,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 65,306 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 62,475 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 60,841 miles

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

Rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated.

Pass 28 Nov 2020 59,363 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 59,363 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering Rack Joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 59,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 59,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,233 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

could not check rear seats and seatbelts

Pass 19 Dec 2017 54,085 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,809 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,603 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,194 miles

both front tyres cracking

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 24,064 miles

front brake discs worn/pitted

front exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,898 miles

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,091 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 17,122 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 14,472 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,831 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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YE54 FFL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YE54 FFL, 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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YE54 FFL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 November 2004.

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