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PY04 LUL

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,057 mi
Last recorded65,057 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 LUL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 65,057 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sidewall has slight damage

Offside Front mirror casing has slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear brake pipes compensator to nearside and offside flex hose swollen under paint

Rear coil springs rusty

both front brake pipes swollen under paint

both front flex hoses slight cracking

both front to rear brake pipes swollen under paint

both rear shock shrouds loose

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,257 miles

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,114 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

tail gate wiper worn e.m.light on

Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

tail gate wiper worn e.m.light on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,107 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,052 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,533 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 33,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,825 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 LUL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

PY04 LUL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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