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YY54 RVJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,967 mi
Last recorded51,967 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 RVJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,967 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 51,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,007 miles

engine oil level low

exhaust rear box damaged (fibres insecure)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 44,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

exhaust rear box damaged (fibres insecure)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,441 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 39,438 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,981 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2011 35,981 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 May 2009 28,888 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 May 2009 28,888 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both rear tyres are cracking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,500 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 22,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 RVJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

YY54 RVJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is YY54 RVJ safe to buy?

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