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LD04 RZU

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,005 mi
Last recorded139,005 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 RZU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 139,005 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 138,997 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 137,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 126,904 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 126,729 miles

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

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

exhaust close to rigid brake pipes nearside rear

Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,705 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 126,689 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 124,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 117,746 miles

Offside Rear foot brake slightly low

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,909 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,564 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,889 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,635 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 85,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,258 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 84,258 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 81,730 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 May 2012 81,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,176 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 77,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 71,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 11 May 2009 61,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 50,928 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 36,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,918 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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LD04 RZU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LD04 RZU, 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 LD04 RZU registered?

LD04 RZU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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