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YA53 PXP

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,460 mi
Last recorded106,460 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 PXP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,460 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ( but not holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2020 91,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,146 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between load valve and nearside rear flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 86,146 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between load valve and nearside rear flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 82,144 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,048 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 82,048 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust slight blow

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s + n/s front sidelight bulbs deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,175 miles

exhaust slight blow

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s + n/s front sidelight bulbs deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror glass smashed

Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,017 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,537 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,198 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,545 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 25,634 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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YA53 PXP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YA53 PXP, 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 YA53 PXP registered?

YA53 PXP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is YA53 PXP safe to buy?

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