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YB53 FVH

2004 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,852 mi
Last recorded60,852 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FVH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 60,852 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 60,841 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres perishing

Offside Front c.v boot slight wheeping

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2018 58,541 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres perishing

Offside Front c.v boot slight wheeping

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 52,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both offside and nearside front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both offside and nearside rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 52,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both offside and nearside front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both offside and nearside rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also cracked but has no visible cords/ply at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and breaking away

Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,956 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked inbetween tread pattern not exposing any cords

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 46,528 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,528 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,437 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,391 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper split at ends

Fail 21 Jan 2011 43,992 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,992 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,820 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,034 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 27,356 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,356 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,259 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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YB53 FVH is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YB53 FVH, 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 YB53 FVH registered?

YB53 FVH is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YB53 FVH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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