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WK04 YNS

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,370 mi
Last recorded92,370 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 YNS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 92,370 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front roll bar links cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre inner sidewalls cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 92,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/jacking point - holed close to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front roll bar links cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre inner sidewalls cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 88,521 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 88,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing slight separation of bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 86,134 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed behind lower front arm front mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing slight separation of bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch and safety catch partial siezed

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,880 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,242 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,226 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear shock absorber covers come loose

nearside rear stop lamp light output dim but not more than 50%

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,862 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,791 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 62,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,033 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 43,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,785 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,338 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 33,331 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,565 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 12,565 miles

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

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

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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WK04 YNS is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WK04 YNS, 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 WK04 YNS registered?

WK04 YNS is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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