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YD04 WCC

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,411 mi
Last recorded65,411 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 WCC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 65,411 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 65,411 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 52,688 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 52,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Outer Bush On Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Wearing Bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Wearing Bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 43,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 43,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 32,310 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 32,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 23,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 16,299 miles

exhaust blowing at rear silencer

Pass 23 Oct 2019 12,247 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 12,247 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badley corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear brakes noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2018 11,210 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 10,397 miles

Battery insecure

Front Both brake flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 9,514 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 8,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 8,510 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 8,153 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 7,245 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 6,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 5,745 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 4,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 4,984 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2008 3,854 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 3,059 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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YD04 WCC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YD04 WCC, 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 WCC registered?

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

Is YD04 WCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD04 WCC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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