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YC54 OOV

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,523 mi
Last recorded73,523 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 OOV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 73,523 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,054 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,989 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,380 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 47,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,754 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 39,754 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,809 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 32,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,914 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,957 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 12,469 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 12,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 10,941 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,985 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 5,099 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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YC54 OOV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC54 OOV, 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 OOV registered?

YC54 OOV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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