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YL53 VKH

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,749 mi
Last recorded75,749 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VKH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 75,749 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,871 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,797 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,734 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 64,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,770 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

offside wiper blade split at end

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,032 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,306 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,910 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 41,910 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,381 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 34,381 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 26,699 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 VKH is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

YL53 VKH is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YL53 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 VKH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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