2004 SEAT Arosa 1.4L Petrol · AP54 DWM
2004 SEAT Arosa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 62,304 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP54 DWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2024
- 62,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP54 DWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Seat Arosa (AP54 DWM) between July 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
AP54 DWM Mileage History
- 14/07/202244,826 mi
- 02/05/202349,545 mi+4,719 mi
- 04/05/202349,550 mi+5 mi
- 21/05/202462,304 mi+12,754 mi
- 21/05/202462,304 mi
Average of roughly 9,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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