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YS04 UZG

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,919 mi
Last recorded94,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 UZG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 94,919 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 93,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 91,183 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 88,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,840 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,587 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,358 miles

Offside front wheel slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,092 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slightly noise when rotated

Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,165 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 43,162 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 43,162 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 37,604 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 37,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,457 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,607 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,970 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,023 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,564 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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YS04 UZG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS04 UZG, 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 YS04 UZG registered?

YS04 UZG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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