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GY04 YCZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,507 mi
Last recorded66,507 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 YCZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,507 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 66,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 55,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 54,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 50,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,929 miles

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,727 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 48,727 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,745 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 44,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,375 miles

Rear number pleate delaminating and slightly detriorated,.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 35,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number pleate delaminating and slightly detriorated,.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,056 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside door window not opening

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,688 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,028 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)

exhuast rusty

front and rear wipers smear

Fail 21 Mar 2007 13,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

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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GY04 YCZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY04 YCZ, 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 GY04 YCZ registered?

GY04 YCZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is GY04 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY04 YCZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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