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YC54 ONX

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,684 mi
Last recorded99,684 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 ONX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 99,684 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise strong drivers and passenger door hinges badly worn and deteriorated require immediate attention !!

nearside door mirror view very poor

Fail 20 Nov 2017 97,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint cover badly deteriorated also (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise strong drivers and passenger door hinges badly worn and deteriorated require immediate attention !!

nearside door mirror view very poor

Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,471 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed advise strong (6.2.B.2)

both front tyres nearly flat

both rear shock-absorber bump stops/top covers insecure

both rear tyres badly stepped

Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed advise strong (6.2.B.2)

both front tyres nearly flat

both rear shock-absorber bump stops/top covers insecure

both rear tyres badly stepped

front brake discs badly worn and pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,511 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 93,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 89,316 miles

large items in rear of car not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

rear road springs corroded

rear silencer (tailpipe) in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2014 89,316 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

large items in rear of car not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

rear road springs corroded

rear silencer (tailpipe) in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,173 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 70,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 70,105 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 62,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,538 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,628 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 52,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 32,846 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 25,321 miles

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

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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YC54 ONX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YC54 ONX, 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 YC54 ONX registered?

YC54 ONX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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