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YC04 KVP

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,062 mi
Last recorded68,062 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 KVP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,062 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 68,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 61,893 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 53,569 miles

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

advise n/s door mirror cover missing

advise n/s front tyre tracking off

Fail 3 Dec 2013 53,569 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise n/s door mirror cover missing

advise n/s front tyre tracking off

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,090 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,892 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,502 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,675 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 17,675 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,396 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 KVP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KVP, 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

How do I check the history of YC04 KVP?

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What year was YC04 KVP registered?

YC04 KVP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is YC04 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 KVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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