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YO04 DHJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,833 mi
Last recorded90,833 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 DHJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,084 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,391 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 77,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,527 miles

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

Rear AXLE RUSTY

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 71,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear AXLE RUSTY

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,492 miles

Front exhaust bracket and clamp broken

Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,428 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,532 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 58,532 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 52,531 miles

both rear shock absorber covers broken.

Fail 21 Sep 2013 52,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear shock absorber covers broken.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,622 miles

Front discs getting corroded.

Front exhaust mounting bracket insecure but exhaust system still surported.

Near side rear tyre casing getting perished.

Small split centre section of exhaust and blowing slightly.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 37,538 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front discs getting corroded.

Front exhaust mounting bracket insecure but exhaust system still surported.

Near side rear tyre casing getting perished.

Small split centre section of exhaust and blowing slightly.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2011 34,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs getting corroded and pitted

rear beam bushes getting worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs getting corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,679 miles

front discs getting corroded

rear exhaust box getting corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,440 miles

front discs getting worn and corroded

rear exhaust box getting corroded

some play both front anti roll bar link bushes

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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YO04 DHJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YO04 DHJ, 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 YO04 DHJ registered?

YO04 DHJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 August 2004.

Is YO04 DHJ safe to buy?

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