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SK04 YLD

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,593 mi
Last recorded50,593 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 YLD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,593 miles

All front suspension, sub frame and rear axle starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,593 miles

All front suspension, sub frame and rear axle starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,207 miles

Engine management light on.

Front sub frame, rear sub frame and both lower wishbones all starting to corrode.

Oil leak Gearbox leaking oil. ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,280 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,230 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 47,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,899 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 42,367 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,367 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,472 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,380 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,532 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 17,532 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,278 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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SK04 YLD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK04 YLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK04 YLD registered?

SK04 YLD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is SK04 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK04 YLD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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