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YB54 LUL

2005 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,050 mi
Last recorded59,050 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 LUL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 59,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 54,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Dec 2023 54,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 53,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,723 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 52,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,292 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,687 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 46,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,050 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 39,239 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 39,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,499 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,892 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,452 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,473 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,921 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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YB54 LUL is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 41,470 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 YB54 LUL, 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 21 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB54 LUL registered?

YB54 LUL is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is YB54 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB54 LUL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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