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OY04 KKF

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,586 mi
Last recorded100,586 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 KKF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 100,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 100,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 96,858 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 96,858 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 89,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,114 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 75,202 miles

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

Front n/s/f and o/s/f brake caliper slider bolt dust covers missing

Offside Rear shock absorber dust boot broken

gear box noisey and gear selector very stiff

Fail 2 May 2017 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Front n/s/f and o/s/f brake caliper slider bolt dust covers missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, badly worn on inside edge and outer sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust boot broken

gear box noisey and gear selector very stiff

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,652 miles

NS headlight beam image poor

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

OS mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2016 72,652 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Fouling OS drive shaft (1.9.2a)

NS headlight beam image poor

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OS mirror glass cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,342 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished on outer side wall.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,196 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,893 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 38,893 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,313 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,670 miles

wear in front brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,236 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,916 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,750 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,349 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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OY04 KKF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red 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 OY04 KKF, 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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OY04 KKF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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