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YL53 VJY

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,653 mi
Last recorded34,653 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VJY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 34,653 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 30,586 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 26,023 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 22,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 19,340 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 19,324 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 16,861 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 14,207 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 12,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 11,416 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 11,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 9,980 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 9,980 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 8,928 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 8,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 7,572 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 7,103 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 6,618 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 6,113 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 5,559 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 4,925 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 4,376 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 3,287 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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YL53 VJY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YL53 VJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 VJY registered?

YL53 VJY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is YL53 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 VJY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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