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YY54 RVL

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,157 mi
Last recorded42,157 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 RVL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 39,571 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 39,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 35,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,857 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,055 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 29,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,420 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,105 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 RVL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

YY54 RVL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is YY54 RVL safe to buy?

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