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OY04 KKV

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,915 mi
Last recorded62,915 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 KKV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 62,915 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front shock absorber outer casings corroded(both)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower axle corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 62,770 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,954 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 45,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Wipers stop position not set correctly

Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Wipers do not sit in the parked position

Fail 3 Feb 2021 44,390 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Wipers do not sit in the parked position

Pass 13 Jan 2020 43,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 43,901 miles

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

185/55R15

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SEVERE inner wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SEVERE inner wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SEVERE inner wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,258 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner side walls cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear tyre inner side walls cracking/perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,735 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls perishing/cracking

Offside Rear tyre side walls perishing/cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2016 29,722 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side walls perishing/cracking

Offside Rear tyre side walls perishing/cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,122 miles

off side rear and near side rear tyres wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,131 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in outer tread.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,224 miles

near side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

off side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,888 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,596 miles

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

front brake discs o/s and n/s inner surfaces rusty.

front brake pads o/s and n/s wearing low?.

n/s/f tyre inner side wall is cut in various places.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,752 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,176 miles

both front tyres wearing low !!!!.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,288 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 16,942 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,676 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 KKV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OY04 KKV, 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 OY04 KKV registered?

OY04 KKV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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