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AD53 HYF

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,545 mi
Last recorded153,545 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 HYF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 153,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

`v` belt cracking perishing

Fail 12 Apr 2019 153,545 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

`v` belt cracking perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2018 144,199 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 144,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 137,473 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 137,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyre pressures low

engine light illuminated

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on both edges at time of test

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2016 132,997 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,348 miles

play in suspension

Pass 23 Jul 2014 118,925 miles

front discs poor

Pass 23 Jul 2013 111,107 miles

play in wheels

suspension rusty worn week

Pass 24 Jul 2012 104,121 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust in poor condition

engine fault light on

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover not secure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,482 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,012 miles

Engine"MAN-WARNING LIGHT" is staying on

Exhaust back box bracket is broken,but supported

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,689 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 45,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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AD53 HYF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD53 HYF, 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 AD53 HYF registered?

AD53 HYF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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