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BB04 LEW

2004 Seat Arosa S

Red Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,228 mi
Last recorded86,228 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 LEW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2025 86,228 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2024 86,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 81,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 68,633 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 68,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,732 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,119 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa S?

Based on 540 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
4,539
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
brake disc excessively pitted 7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 6
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BB04 LEW is a 2004 Seat Arosa S in Red with a 998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BB04 LEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Arosa S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BB04 LEW registered?

BB04 LEW is a 2004 Seat Arosa S, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is BB04 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB04 LEW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BB04 LEW have outstanding finance?

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