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YM53 HXP

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,371 mi
Last recorded109,371 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 HXP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 109,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 85,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,675 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 69,675 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,329 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,730 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,857 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,091 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,315 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,944 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,427 miles

cuts to outer sidewall of n/s front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,342 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,553 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 28,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 20,764 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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YM53 HXP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YM53 HXP, 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 YM53 HXP registered?

YM53 HXP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YM53 HXP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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