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LC04 ZYL

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

23,644 mi
Last recorded23,644 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 ZYL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 23,644 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 23,636 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 23,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 23,614 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 23,427 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 22,667 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 22,666 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 22,117 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 22,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 21,321 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 21,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,514 miles

temp repair made to rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,077 miles

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

temp repair made to exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2016 17,584 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 17,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 15,966 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 14,898 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 13,709 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 13,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 12,650 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Oct 2011 11,223 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking.

offside front tyre cracking.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 9,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 8,601 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,902 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 5,571 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 ZYL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey 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 LC04 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

LC04 ZYL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is LC04 ZYL safe to buy?

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