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YM04 YKG

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,307 mi
Last recorded24,307 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 YKG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 24,307 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 23,664 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S WHERE ATTACHED TO AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 23,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH N/S AND O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S WHERE ATTACHED TO AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 22,946 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH N/S AND O/S FRONT CHASSIS LEGS NEXT TO SUBFRAME MOUNT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING BAD IN TREAD BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 22,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH N/S AND O/S FRONT CHASSIS LEGS NEXT TO SUBFRAME MOUNT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING BAD IN TREAD BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,242 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 21,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrell corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 21,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrell corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight "chunk" of tread missing from outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,235 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,269 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,238 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

N/S/R shocker cover adrift & bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 18,238 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

N/S/R shocker cover adrift & bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,350 miles

Both n/s & o/s rear bump stops deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,955 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 13,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2009 11,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,512 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,067 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 YKG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YM04 YKG, 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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YM04 YKG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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