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DX53 YBN

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,591 mi
Last recorded90,591 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 YBN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,591 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 90,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 89,872 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to/from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,398 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 89,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 85,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,375 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 65,322 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,322 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,251 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 55,206 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,460 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 41,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,174 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 37,894 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,027 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,166 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 30,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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DX53 YBN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX53 YBN, 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 DX53 YBN registered?

DX53 YBN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is DX53 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 YBN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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