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YY54 OJM

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,765 mi
Last recorded76,765 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 OJM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,765 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 73,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,601 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,327 miles

nearside rear tyre tread pattern worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2010 70,327 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre tread pattern worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,989 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,564 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 41,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OJM is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YY54 OJM, 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 OJM registered?

YY54 OJM is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is YY54 OJM safe to buy?

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