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YL53 VKE

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,613 mi
Last recorded40,613 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VKE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 40,613 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,118 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 37,792 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,888 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,355 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 30,789 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 28,930 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Nov 2011 25,929 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 25,929 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,341 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 23,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 21,085 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 15,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 12,192 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 VKE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VKE, 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 YL53 VKE registered?

YL53 VKE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is YL53 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 VKE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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