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YR04 NVY

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,179 mi
Last recorded140,179 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 NVY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 140,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 140,176 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 132,741 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 132,663 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 125,553 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,546 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 117,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,147 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 94,826 miles

rear brakes low effort

Fail 10 May 2017 94,826 miles

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

rear brakes low effort

Pass 10 May 2016 88,744 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 84,108 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 79,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 75,862 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,905 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 64,437 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,103 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 55,040 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 55,040 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls and tread

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,520 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 NVY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NVY, 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 NVY registered?

YR04 NVY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 NVY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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