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YO53 TGV

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,023 mi
Last recorded88,023 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 TGV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,023 miles

management lamp on

Fail 22 Jan 2013 88,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

management lamp on

Pass 28 Jan 2012 78,411 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)

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

front caliper slider covers missing.

Fail 28 Jan 2012 78,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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

front caliper slider covers missing.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,435 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 65,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,261 miles

rear wiper worn

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,240 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 25,435 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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YO53 TGV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YO53 TGV, 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 YO53 TGV registered?

YO53 TGV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is YO53 TGV safe to buy?

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