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VU04 VYZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,674 mi
Last recorded57,674 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 VYZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,281 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,036 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,239 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,949 miles

Hazard Switch Stiff

Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,469 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,867 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 18,433 miles

'service due' light on

Pass 9 Jan 2009 16,728 miles

Advise front brake discs corrodingon inner face.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,094 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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VU04 VYZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU04 VYZ, 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 VU04 VYZ registered?

VU04 VYZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is VU04 VYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 VYZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU04 VYZ have outstanding finance?

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