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KW04 YSM

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,416 mi
Last recorded113,416 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 YSM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 113,416 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front rubber hoses rub on suspension (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside front, offside front, nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section and rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front antiroll bar link bushes poor condition

both sills have damage

evidence of damage/scraping to underside of vehicle several places

front antiroll bar corroded

oil leak gearbox area

sticker on rear view mirror

vehicle lowered

Fail 9 Jul 2018 113,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubber hose rubs on suspension (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front antiroll bar link bushes poor condition

both sills have damage

evidence of damage/scraping to underside of vehicle several places

front antiroll bar corroded

oil leak from gearbox area

removed items from drivers view prior to test

sticker on rear view mirror

vehicle lowered

Fail 6 Jul 2018 113,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubber hose rubs on suspension (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front antiroll bar link bushes poor condition

both sills have damage

evidence of damage/scraping to underside of vehicle several places

front antiroll bar corroded

oil leak from gearbox area

removed items from drivers view prior to test

sticker on rear view mirror

vehicle lowered

Pass 1 Jul 2017 108,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Some Underside Damage Due To Vehicle To Low

Fail 1 Jul 2017 108,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Some Underside Damage Due To Vehicle To Low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,886 miles

General Underbody Damage Due To Lowering

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 18 Apr 2016 98,886 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front & Rear Mountings Broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (1.8.A.1b)

General Underbody Damage Due To Lowering

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,969 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 76,397 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 73,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,731 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 66,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 66,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,695 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on wall

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,489 miles

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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KW04 YSM is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KW04 YSM, 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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KW04 YSM is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2004.

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