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YP54 TXR

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,016 mi
Last recorded55,016 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 TXR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 55,016 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 54,243 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 53,151 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside components have general corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2022 52,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 51,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside egde

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 49,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 48,459 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,993 miles

Nearside drive shaft corroded

Offside drive shaft corroded

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,132 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 45,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,526 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 38,909 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,695 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,500 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,345 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 28,302 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,207 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 25,207 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,912 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,184 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 13,942 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 TXR is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

YP54 TXR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is YP54 TXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP54 TXR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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