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WV04 YVZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,945 mi
Last recorded88,945 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 YVZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,945 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,685 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

wiper blades smearing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 80,682 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

wiper blades smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet pull broken

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,816 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 65,816 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,006 miles

CUT IN N/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL OF TYRE

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 59,006 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

CUT IN N/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL OF TYRE

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,257 miles

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER SIDEWALL OF TYRE

O/S/F DOOR CHECK STRAP REQUIRES ATTENTION

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 52,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER SIDEWALL OF TYRE

O/S/F DOOR CHECK STRAP REQUIRES ATTENTION

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,657 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,657 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,507 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 40,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,098 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,935 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 25,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,605 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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WV04 YVZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WV04 YVZ, 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 WV04 YVZ registered?

WV04 YVZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is WV04 YVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 YVZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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