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FE54 YZB

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,601 mi
Last recorded38,601 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 YZB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 38,601 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 38,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 36,145 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 36,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 34,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam has corrosion but not weakened

Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 3 Sep 2018 31,564 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,858 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,374 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,523 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,821 miles

front brake discs corroded inside edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 20,821 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,516 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2011 18,516 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2010 16,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,819 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,436 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 8,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FE54 YZB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE54 YZB, 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 FE54 YZB registered?

FE54 YZB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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