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HF04 LVV

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,176 mi
Last recorded31,176 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 LVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 31,176 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2015 30,230 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,230 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,485 miles

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Jan 2014 29,484 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,299 miles

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Jan 2013 28,297 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,368 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 27,367 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,073 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,960 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 24,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,723 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,821 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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HF04 LVV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HF04 LVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF04 LVV?

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What year was HF04 LVV registered?

HF04 LVV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 June 2004.

Is HF04 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 LVV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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