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YU53 KFP

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,030 mi
Last recorded63,030 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 KFP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,030 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 63,030 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,897 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,476 miles

BRAKE PADS AT FRONT?

INDICATOR BULBS AT FRONT TURNING WHITE OSF INDICATOR LIGHT OUTPUT RESTRICTED SLIGHTLY BY CONDENSATION IN HEADLAMP

OIL LEAK

OSR+NSR SHOCK ABSORBERS DUST COVERS BROKEN

PULLEY FOR V BELT NOTED

STEERING ON LOCK TO LOCK NOSIE

osf condenstion in headlamp unit. headlamp pattern ok

osf tyre worn slightly on edge

osr tyre cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2012 50,476 miles

PULLEY FOR V BELT NOTED

STEERING ON LOCK TO LOCK NOSIE

BRAKE PADS AT FRONT?

INDICATOR BULBS AT FRONT TURNING WHITE OSF INDICATOR LIGHT OUTPUT RESTRICTED SLIGHTLY BY CONDENSATION IN HEADLAMP

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OIL LEAK

OSR+NSR SHOCK ABSORBERS DUST COVERS BROKEN

osf condenstion in headlamp unit. headlamp pattern ok

osf tyre worn slightly on edge

osr tyre cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,590 miles

BAD OIL LEAK GEARBOX

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION SLIGHTLY BLOWING IN TWO PLACES

GRILL DAMAGED

OSF HEADLAMP BAD CONDENSION HEADLAMP REQ

REAR SHOCKERS DUST COVERS BROKEN

body damaged ns

rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2011 46,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

BAD OIL LEAK GEARBOX

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION SLIGHTLY BLOWING IN TWO PLACES

GRILL DAMAGED

OSF HEADLAMP BAD CONDENSION HEADLAMP REQ

REAR BRAKE EFFORT OUT HAND BRAKE HEIGHT REQS BRAKE SERVICE

REAR SHOCKERS DUST COVERS BROKEN

body damaged ns

rear tyres cracking

slight roughness lock to lock?

Pass 6 Mar 2010 38,890 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 37,662 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 36,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 36,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,907 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,982 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,873 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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YU53 KFP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YU53 KFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU53 KFP registered?

YU53 KFP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is YU53 KFP safe to buy?

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