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YC04 ZWL

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,664 mi
Last recorded104,664 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 ZWL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 104,664 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 104,663 miles

Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 103,536 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,594 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,882 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 88,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,877 miles

both number plate light lenses missing

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 30 Dec 2011 60,690 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 60,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,948 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 42,884 miles

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

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

offside front wing damaged

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,113 miles

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

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 ZWL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

YC04 ZWL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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