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YG54 YKC

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,240 mi
Last recorded114,240 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 YKC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 114,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 103,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ball joint rubbers slightly deteriorated both front lower

Pass 14 Jan 2019 101,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both handbrake cables deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both handbrake cables deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2016 94,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2015 90,405 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 90,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner brake discs corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2014 84,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,803 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,299 miles

corroded exhaust

Fail 22 Nov 2013 77,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

corroded exhaust

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,494 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 71,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,549 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,549 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,469 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,975 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate damaged

n/s door mirror missing

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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YG54 YKC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG54 YKC, 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 YG54 YKC registered?

YG54 YKC is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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