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YC04 KUV

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,100 mi
Last recorded82,100 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 KUV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 82,100 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,061 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 74,061 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,786 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 55,595 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front arm ball jionts (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2014 50,127 miles

slight blow on centre exhaust

catalytic converter support brackets broken off

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,811 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 49,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs and pads badly corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,927 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 48,927 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,773 miles

two rear bumper lower fixings missing but still secure

Fail 8 Sep 2010 35,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,110 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,811 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,020 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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YC04 KUV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC04 KUV, 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 YC04 KUV registered?

YC04 KUV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is YC04 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 KUV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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