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YY54 OJL

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,990 mi
Last recorded92,990 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 OJL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking and stepping

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 89,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking and stepping

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 89,727 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder slightly stepping and slightly cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,433 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 83,129 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 83,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,433 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,545 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 61,874 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,244 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking in walls

Pass 14 Nov 2009 47,683 miles

Both rear bump stops worn

Both rear tyres are cracking on the side walls.

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,061 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,535 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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YY54 OJL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJL, 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 YY54 OJL registered?

YY54 OJL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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