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YU04 FOC

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,459 mi
Last recorded52,459 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 FOC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,459 miles

unable to gain access to rear seats via drivers seat

Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger loose (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Oct 2016 44,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger loose (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong way (1.8.A.1b)

Rear both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,463 miles

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 41,426 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,622 miles

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

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

o/s/f head light patten slightly out

Fail 16 Oct 2014 37,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f head light patten slightly out

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,962 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 34,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,658 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 31,658 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,342 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 25,792 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 20,695 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,107 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,511 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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YU04 FOC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YU04 FOC, 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 YU04 FOC registered?

YU04 FOC is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is YU04 FOC safe to buy?

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