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PY04 KPN

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,508 mi
Last recorded64,508 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 KPN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,553 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 60,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,072 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 55,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 48,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has no tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 48,195 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has no tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,172 miles

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

Offside Front spring not seated correctly

reverse lamp not working

Pass 8 May 2019 27,685 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 27,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 17,752 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 17,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 May 2017 14,110 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,532 miles

rear axle slightly corrodeing

Pass 12 May 2015 12,605 miles

rear axle slightly corrodeing

Pass 15 May 2014 11,818 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 11,336 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking between tread and sidewall

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking between tread and sidewall

Pass 23 May 2012 10,393 miles

osr tyre cracked in sidewall & tread

Pass 31 May 2011 9,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,627 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 4,557 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 4,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 3,330 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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PY04 KPN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PY04 KPN, 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 KPN registered?

PY04 KPN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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