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WR54 YLJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,264 mi
Last recorded116,264 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 YLJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 116,264 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to o/s front tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2014 116,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to o/s front tyre

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 116,108 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 116,108 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

engine oil low

Pass 30 Nov 2012 113,708 miles

engine management light on

engine mis-firing

offside rear tyre puncture in shoulder

Fail 30 Nov 2012 113,708 miles

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

engine management light on

engine mis-firing

offside rear tyre puncture in shoulder

Fail 1 Oct 2011 108,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 108,860 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 100,374 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,149 miles

Engine warning light on at time of test.

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops dropped down.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 84,149 miles

Engine warning light on at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops dropped down.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 68,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine management warning indicator illuminated

Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,691 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 54,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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WR54 YLJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WR54 YLJ, 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 WR54 YLJ registered?

WR54 YLJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is WR54 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 YLJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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