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YR04 EPN

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,560 mi
Last recorded44,560 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 EPN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,560 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 44,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/14 80h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,897 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,651 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,856 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear to outer edge of nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2013 19,856 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear to outer edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,952 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 10,953 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 9,696 miles

slight play in steering column lower bush

Pass 18 Jan 2010 8,893 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 1,558 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 1,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 6,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 4,909 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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YR04 EPN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR04 EPN, 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 YR04 EPN registered?

YR04 EPN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is YR04 EPN safe to buy?

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