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LB53 UOE

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,758 mi
Last recorded61,758 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UOE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,758 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 61,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 61,036 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 61,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,779 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,668 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,474 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 58,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 58,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 58,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,069 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 57,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,767 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 48,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 6 Jan 2015 40,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 29,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 29,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,222 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 28,222 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,268 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,578 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,212 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,131 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,126 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 12,023 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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LB53 UOE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB53 UOE, 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

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What year was LB53 UOE registered?

LB53 UOE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 January 2004.

Is LB53 UOE safe to buy?

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