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YT54 UUB

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,580 mi
Last recorded89,580 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 UUB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 89,580 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust blowing, flexi and back box

Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 81,379 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,045 miles

Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 71,045 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 67,393 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 58,482 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r bump stop perished

Fail 6 Sep 2014 58,482 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r bump stop perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,418 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,517 miles

Drivers mirror cracked

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2011 38,517 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Drivers mirror cracked

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,707 miles

Oil leak

drivers mirror cracked

front discs condition

front pads condition

Fail 7 Sep 2010 31,701 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

drivers mirror cracked

front discs condition

front pads condition

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,120 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,709 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 17,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YT54 UUB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT54 UUB, 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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YT54 UUB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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