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Y88 JAH

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,202 mi
Last recorded93,202 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 JAH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2023 93,202 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,638 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,023 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 90,023 miles

Emissions not tested due to miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 86,416 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 86,416 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 83,365 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 83,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,610 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Front wing has excessive damage tyre/wheel protruding from body work

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,666 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 77,659 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty stiking on (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,505 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,780 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 68,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 65,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in side wall but not exposing the cords

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in side wall but not exposing the cords

Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,708 miles

brake pipes at rear showing signs of corrosion starting

Fail 20 Dec 2012 60,708 miles

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

brake pipes at rear showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,463 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes at rear showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2011 56,463 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes at rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,621 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 50,599 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,244 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,682 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 25,895 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,895 miles

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

Oil leak

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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Y88 JAH is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 Y88 JAH, 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 Y88 JAH registered?

Y88 JAH is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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