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LT04 YSM

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,676 mi
Last recorded74,676 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 YSM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 74,676 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 74,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,872 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 68,867 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 67,244 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,785 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,524 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,637 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,173 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,011 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,829 miles

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

near side front tyre has a split in the side wall but no cords visable

near side rear tyre has craking in the tread

off side rear tyre has craking in the tread

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,698 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,699 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 40,584 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,989 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 33,969 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,878 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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LT04 YSM is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LT04 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT04 YSM registered?

LT04 YSM is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LT04 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT04 YSM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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