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YY54 RVC

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,884 mi
Last recorded110,884 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 RVC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 110,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box split (7.1.2)

exhaust poor in places

Fail 24 Nov 2016 110,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box split (7.1.2)

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

alternator belt poor condition

exhaust poor in places

Pass 1 Dec 2015 107,590 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 107,590 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking banjo bolt washer (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,140 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 11 Nov 2014 103,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Nov 2013 97,241 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres featherd on inside edges 185/55 r1480h

front brake discs poor condition

gear box has a oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 97,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres featherd on inside edges 185/55 r1480h

front brake discs poor condition

gear box has a oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,335 miles

complete exhaust corroded and very poor condition

slight leak from gearbox area

Fail 12 Nov 2012 90,335 miles

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

complete exhaust corroded and very poor condition

slight leak from gearbox area

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,373 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 84,373 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

coil springs are advised to be fitted as pairs

Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,062 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 65,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,779 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,308 miles

front brake discs worn and poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2008 53,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

185/55hr14 firestone firehawk

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and poor condition

tracking requires checking

Pass 24 Nov 2007 40,168 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 RVC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YY54 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

YY54 RVC is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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