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LC04 EPA

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,298 mi
Last recorded124,298 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 EPA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 124,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 109,324 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,401 miles

front no, plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,070 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 5 Oct 2015 86,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear suspension coils springs corroding

front exhaust flexi part deteriated

offside rear tyre tread bald inner edge distortion tread 3mm

slight blow on exhaust joins and corroded

steering rack gaiters slightly loose

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

rear tyres tread wearing low 3mm

slight dampness around rear of rear wheel cylinders

Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

rear tyres tread wearing low 3mm

slight dampness around rear of rear wheel cylinders

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,926 miles

engine managment light on

front tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,126 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,322 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing/bald on inner edsges(just acceptable)

Pass 9 May 2008 33,465 miles

front and rear wipers poor

Fail 7 May 2008 33,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear wipers poor

Pass 1 May 2007 25,328 miles

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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LC04 EPA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LC04 EPA, 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 LC04 EPA registered?

LC04 EPA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is LC04 EPA safe to buy?

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