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HF04 LDV

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,479 mi
Last recorded92,479 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 LDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,479 miles

Front Tyres 3-4mm

Rear shock absorber dust covers perished

Some corrosion front brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,463 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 83,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,896 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,196 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,867 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,502 miles

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

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 5 Mar 2011 42,386 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 40,595 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,658 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 38,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,625 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2007 32,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres getting low

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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HF04 LDV 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 78.6%.

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 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 HF04 LDV, 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 HF04 LDV registered?

HF04 LDV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is HF04 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 LDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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