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YD54 HJC

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,659 mi
Last recorded51,659 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 HJC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,659 miles

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

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

head lamps glued in but correct aim no brackets

Fail 3 Mar 2015 51,659 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

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

head lamps glued in but correct aim no brackets

Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,029 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 30,420 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 30,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,535 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,601 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,353 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,946 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)

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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YD54 HJC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD54 HJC, 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 YD54 HJC registered?

YD54 HJC is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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