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YV04 FRU

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,599 mi
Last recorded153,599 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FRU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 153,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 150,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 140,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 130,833 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 116,922 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 112,763 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting very low

Fail 26 Mar 2013 112,340 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting very low

Fail 17 Mar 2012 95,287 miles

Back box in contact with heat shield

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brakes imballanced

Pass 17 Mar 2012 95,287 miles

Back box in contact with heat shield

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes imballanced

Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 79,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,172 miles

n/s/f disc warped

Fail 1 Apr 2010 64,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f disc warped

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,562 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f disc slightly warped

Fail 9 Mar 2007 29,057 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,057 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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YV04 FRU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YV04 FRU, 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 YV04 FRU registered?

YV04 FRU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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