CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY54 BZX

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 BZX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake judder

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre flat spot

Nearside Rear wheel bearring slight roughness

Fail 20 Apr 2016 85,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake judder

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Front window missing

Nearside Rear tyre flat spot

Nearside Rear wheel bearring slight roughness

Pass 15 May 2015 74,272 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARRINGS SLIGHT ROUGHNESS

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

Fail 15 May 2015 74,272 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARRINGS SLIGHT ROUGHNESS

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

Pass 15 May 2014 63,042 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 30,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,783 miles

wiring to amp has worn through this is dangerous as it is live

Fail 18 Sep 2009 25,783 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

wiring to amp has worn through this is dangerous as it is live

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,164 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 18,164 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,984 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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
Full Seat Arosa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY54 BZX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YY54 BZX, 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

How do I check the history of YY54 BZX?

You can check the full history of YY54 BZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY54 BZX registered?

YY54 BZX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is YY54 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY54 BZX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY54 BZX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY54 BZX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.