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LB53 UNY

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,924 mi
Last recorded88,924 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UNY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 88,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 83,870 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2023 78,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 78,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,873 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 74,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 71,048 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 63,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 63,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,244 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,094 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside door mirror glass taped up

Fail 5 Jan 2018 60,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside door mirror glass taped up

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,052 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Steering column has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,741 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Feb 2014 55,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,107 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on inner face.

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,602 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 17,500 miles

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

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

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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LB53 UNY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LB53 UNY, 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 LB53 UNY registered?

LB53 UNY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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