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YR04 JTU

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,817 mi
Last recorded92,817 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 JTU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 92,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,923 miles

N/S/F Shock Absorber has slight misting of oil

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R Brake Slightly Grabbing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,662 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 82,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,177 miles

Slight play in o/s door lower hinge.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,348 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,645 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 54,645 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perishing

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,314 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,724 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,388 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,684 miles

engine top cover fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,654 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 33,654 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,382 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 JTU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 JTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR04 JTU registered?

YR04 JTU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is YR04 JTU safe to buy?

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