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YT04 ZHW

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,798 mi
Last recorded49,798 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 ZHW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,798 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 45,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 44,223 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 44,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 39,685 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

slight whisper on mid exhaust joint

Fail 14 Apr 2023 39,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight whisper on mid exhaust joint

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 33,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre scalloped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 33,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre scalloped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 29,880 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 29,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 19,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 14,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,484 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 12,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 10,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 10,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,720 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,457 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 6,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 3,525 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 2,688 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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YT04 ZHW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc 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 YT04 ZHW, 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 YT04 ZHW registered?

YT04 ZHW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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