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YD04 HHS

2004 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

60,356 mi
Last recorded60,356 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 HHS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2018 60,356 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

EML on

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,327 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 49,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 41,314 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 41,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 41,286 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 38,146 miles

both rear bump stops have come apart

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 May 2015 38,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear bump stops have come apart

exhaust system corroded

front pipe hanger broken off

Fail 10 Jun 2014 33,200 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,200 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 22 May 2014 33,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on

exhaust deteriorating

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 21 May 2013 28,759 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 28,758 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,077 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,622 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 21,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,483 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,131 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YD04 HHS is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YD04 HHS, 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 YD04 HHS registered?

YD04 HHS is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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