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YE54 CEY

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 CEY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 81,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 81,100 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 81,089 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall damaged (not to cord)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 16 Dec 2014 73,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorber weather shields insecure. both bump stops worn.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber weather shields insecure. both bump stops worn.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 67,568 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock absorber shields insecure.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,568 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear shock absorber shields insecure.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 60,648 miles

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

Drivers door electric window not working

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 24 Nov 2012 60,648 miles

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

Drivers door electric window not working

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)

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

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,014 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 53,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 45,298 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,298 miles

Offside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,393 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,898 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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YE54 CEY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YE54 CEY, 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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YE54 CEY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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