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YC04 KVV

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,436 mi
Last recorded63,436 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 KVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 63,436 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 63,436 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,342 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 53,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,355 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 43,355 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,342 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,519 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shoker insert covers slightly deteriorated

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2014 36,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shoker insert covers slightly deteriorated

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,182 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,962 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 14,962 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 11,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn/pitted †slight grab on front brakes

oil leak on gear box

Fail 21 Apr 2007 11,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn/pitted †slight grab on front brakes

oil leak on gear box

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 KVV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey 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 YC04 KVV, 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 KVV registered?

YC04 KVV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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