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YP54 TXL

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,252 mi
Last recorded120,252 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 TXL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 120,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 120,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 115,579 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 113,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 108,932 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 104,721 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,487 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 101,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 99,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box oil leak[selector seal]

n/sf tyre on 3.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

rear tyres on 3mm and cracking [185/55/r14]

Fail 27 Jul 2015 99,993 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box oil leak[selector seal]

n/sf tyre on 3.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

rear tyres on 3mm and cracking [185/55/r14]

Pass 24 Jul 2014 97,163 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,463 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,806 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,001 miles

Front Brake Discs Heavily Corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,280 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,479 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,825 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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YP54 TXL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red 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 YP54 TXL, 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 YP54 TXL registered?

YP54 TXL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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