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SE04 YBK

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,072 mi
Last recorded106,072 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 YBK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 106,072 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 106,059 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 103,484 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 103,474 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensor valve to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from nearside rear flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside rear flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe at load sensor (exhaust system fouling) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 99,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 99,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,980 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,415 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,007 miles

condinsation in n/s/f headlamp still showing correct beam pattern

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,102 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,099 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,825 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,825 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,997 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SE04 YBK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SE04 YBK, 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 SE04 YBK registered?

SE04 YBK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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