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LC04 ESV

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,145 mi
Last recorded27,145 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 27,145 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 27,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,445 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drivers front seat height adjust doesnt lock into position

Fail 26 Feb 2016 22,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drivers front seat height adjust doesnt lock into position

Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,823 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 21 Feb 2014 12,881 miles

all four tyres heavily perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 9,366 miles

wipers smear -both rear tyres cracking -o/s/f tyre cracking - slight corrosion front spring - lower arm rubbers cracking surface corrosion to discs

Pass 3 Aug 2012 9,360 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 9,290 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 9,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 8,601 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,442 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 4,044 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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LC04 ESV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc 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 LC04 ESV, 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 ESV registered?

LC04 ESV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is LC04 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 ESV 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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