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LC53 ZRR

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

47,820 mi
Last recorded47,820 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ZRR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,820 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 47,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,576 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 46,599 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,596 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 46,596 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 44,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 43,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,382 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 42,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,965 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,539 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 38,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,233 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,787 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 33,713 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Gear box gear selector shaft seal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 30,088 miles

rear number plate deteriorating advice change

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 22,701 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,842 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 13,126 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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LC53 ZRR is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LC53 ZRR, 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 LC53 ZRR registered?

LC53 ZRR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is LC53 ZRR safe to buy?

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