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YL04 KMA

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,174 mi
Last recorded43,174 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 KMA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 43,174 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 43,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 31,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 31,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 30,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 29,901 miles

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2020 29,553 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 28,817 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,211 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,634 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,351 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,299 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,609 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,590 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,169 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,610 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,848 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,494 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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YL04 KMA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YL04 KMA, 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 YL04 KMA registered?

YL04 KMA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is YL04 KMA safe to buy?

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