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YB53 FWF

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,877 mi
Last recorded64,877 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FWF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,877 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,864 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 59,281 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,866 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 54,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,495 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,173 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 47,173 miles

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function both (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,644 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 44,643 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked Nut not tightened down (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,822 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

exhaust outer skin corroded

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,189 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 34,180 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2010 20,795 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,703 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 12,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,773 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 7,287 miles

front service brakes show small amount of out of balance

strong advise front service brake discs show heavy lip asnd discolouration

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 FWF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

YB53 FWF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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