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DX54 YLY

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,559 mi
Last recorded80,559 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 YLY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,559 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,165 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 73,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,852 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,138 miles

off side door mirror backing missing

Fail 5 Oct 2010 62,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,027 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 52,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,056 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,972 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 45,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,752 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 38,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DX54 YLY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DX54 YLY, 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

How do I check the history of DX54 YLY?

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What year was DX54 YLY registered?

DX54 YLY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is DX54 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 YLY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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