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YC04 KWD

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,189 mi
Last recorded90,189 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 KWD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,189 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 90,181 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush de/bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 79,467 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 74,965 miles

Inner Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 74,965 miles

Inner Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,488 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,766 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs are corrode on inner faces

Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,718 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 36,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,880 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,250 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,791 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,505 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,053 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 17,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,436 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 KWD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KWD, 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 KWD registered?

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

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