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YM04 FTT

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,022 mi
Last recorded94,022 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 FTT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,022 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,850 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Apr 2015 85,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,618 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 70,618 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

engine man warning light illuminated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,852 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,011 miles

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,730 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,811 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,057 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,599 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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YM04 FTT is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YM04 FTT, 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 YM04 FTT registered?

YM04 FTT is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is YM04 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 FTT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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