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YC54 WCU

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,151 mi
Last recorded57,151 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 WCU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 57,151 miles

BONNET CATCH MISSING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 56,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear shock top dust covers come adrift and fallen down.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 55,226 miles

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split.

both rear shock top dust covers come adrift and fallen down.

exhaust emissions high (only just passed CO reading)

front wiper blades starting to split.

o/s/r tyre signs of cracking/perished.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

vehicle underside showing signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 1 Oct 2021 55,226 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 53,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,745 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both front arms rubbers bushes detiorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,605 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

both front outer roll bar bushes slight free play.

both rear shock top dust covers come adrift.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 45,551 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

both front outer roll bar bushes slight free play.

both rear shock top dust covers come adrift.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,304 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 42,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,250 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 34,574 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 34,571 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 28,689 miles

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

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

bonnet handle missing

o/s rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 31 Oct 2013 28,686 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

bonnet handle missing

o/s rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 1 Nov 2012 23,846 miles

o/s servie brake just in limit, bonnet catch sticking

Pass 29 Oct 2011 20,446 miles

brake pipes covered

exhaust corroded

ns door damaged

slight play in both front seats

Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,466 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 15,466 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,212 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,624 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,642 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 WCU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

YC54 WCU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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