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YP04 SXH

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,302 mi
Last recorded69,302 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 SXH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,302 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 69,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe also heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,812 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,994 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,686 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 28,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,303 miles

Door Check Straps Loose.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

Service Indicator ON.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,871 miles

both front lower suspension arms, slight deterioration in rearmost mounting bushes

both rear shockers, plastic dust covers adrift

general deterioration on exhaust

service reminder on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,795 miles

both front lower suspension arms, slight deterioration on rearmost mounting bushes

both rear tyres, minor cracks appearing where sidewall meets tread, recc renew both

n/s/r shocker, plastic dust cover adrift

service warning on

slight deterioration, exhaust front flexy joint

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,291 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm, slight deterioration on rearmost bush

slight deterioration on exhaust front flexy section

Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,618 miles

n/s/f tyre , slight wear on outer wall

Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,102 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 6,618 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 5,174 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 5,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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 SXH is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

YP04 SXH is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is YP04 SXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP04 SXH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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