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DY04 UTU

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,303 mi
Last recorded88,303 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 UTU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 88,303 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,357 miles

Rear Shock absorbers dust shields detatched

Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,436 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,544 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,433 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,692 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,331 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 20,331 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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DY04 UTU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY04 UTU, 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 DY04 UTU registered?

DY04 UTU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is DY04 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY04 UTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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