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PY04 EWK

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,545 mi
Last recorded56,545 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 EWK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,545 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded central (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 56,541 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded central (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 55,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,537 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,228 miles

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

front exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,159 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 53,159 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,334 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,360 miles

drivers door hinges abit worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,713 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 33,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,806 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 21,806 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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PY04 EWK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PY04 EWK, 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 PY04 EWK registered?

PY04 EWK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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