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DX53 YHH

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,482 mi
Last recorded56,482 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 YHH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,482 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 56,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2017 56,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 56,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

mil light on

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,817 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,484 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 53,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

rear towing eye damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2011 50,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front lower arm rear bushing delaminating

front numberplate damaged

frontflexable brake hoses perishing slightly

o/s/f tyre n/s/f tyre condition poor on edges

play in top shocker mountings x 2

rear towing eye damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2010 45,350 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,350 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,654 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,320 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,303 miles

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

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 YHH is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YHH, 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 YHH registered?

DX53 YHH is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is DX53 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 YHH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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