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YS04 UZT

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,076 mi
Last recorded80,076 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 UZT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,076 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 79,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake pipes corroding

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

near side rear tyre nail in tread worn unevenly and low on tread

off side rear tyre split in tread and walls,worn unevenly and screw in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,774 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust bracket broken at front

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 57,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust bracket broken at front

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 52,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 24 May 2011 44,920 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,534 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 34,677 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,677 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,808 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,654 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 UZT is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UZT, 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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YS04 UZT is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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