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YP04 RZE

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

30,897 mi
Last recorded30,897 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 RZE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 30,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases . corroded just before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components very rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2025 30,894 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases . corroded just before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2024 26,882 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 23,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 23,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 18,289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 11,132 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 11,132 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 8,548 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake noisy

Pass 25 Mar 2020 6,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 3,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arm to ball joint bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arm to ball joint bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 3,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arm to ball joint bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arm to ball joint bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 3,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 2,564 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 2,437 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 1,721 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer joint

Fail 7 Mar 2016 1,717 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 814 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 86 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 81 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,346 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,276 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,824 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,269 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,199 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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YP04 RZE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YP04 RZE, 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 YP04 RZE registered?

YP04 RZE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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