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WP53 MYM

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,536 mi
Last recorded97,536 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 MYM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 97,536 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 14 Jun 2024 97,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 23 Apr 2024 94,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 91,374 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 83,150 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 83,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,737 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 78,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 75,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,731 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,591 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 70,590 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,924 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,655 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 65,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,062 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,033 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 56,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,012 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 50,114 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,370 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,844 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,560 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 29,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,686 miles

front discs rusting on inner edge

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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WP53 MYM is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WP53 MYM, 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 WP53 MYM registered?

WP53 MYM is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 January 2004.

Is WP53 MYM safe to buy?

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