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YM04 LHT

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,442 mi
Last recorded73,442 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 LHT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2020 73,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty incomplete (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,201 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,892 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

e.m.l. light on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 70,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

e.m.l. light on

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,480 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 68,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,116 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 67,116 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,470 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 53,327 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,380 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,957 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 41,957 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise offside rear tyre has a small lump .

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,260 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,137 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 13,098 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 LHT is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LHT, 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 YM04 LHT registered?

YM04 LHT is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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