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LD04 ZKV

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,598 mi
Last recorded130,598 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 ZKV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 130,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 123,997 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 123,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right reflector loose in lamp (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

under trays insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2015 120,128 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 120,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 117,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 117,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 108,750 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front part of exhaust flexi missing and straight part of pipe put in place

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

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

Nearside front side light slightly dim

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

Offside front inner wheel arch loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 108,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Center exhaust bracket broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front part of exhaust flexi missing and straight part of pipe put in place

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

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

Nearside front side light slightly dim

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

Offside front inner wheel arch loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 102,539 miles

Both rear shock absorbers outer casing boken and dropped down

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades starting to smear

Fuel breather pipe underside of vehicle, union broken and missing. fuming roadside

Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,539 miles

Both rear shock absorbers outer casing boken and dropped down

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service light on

Wiper blades starting to smear

Fuel breather pipe underside of vehicle, union broken and missing. fuming roadside

Pass 13 Sep 2011 88,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 88,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 86,218 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,307 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,489 miles

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

bonnet release pull broken

centre part of front grille missing

offside rear light cluster lens cracked and holed

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight damage to nearside front bumper

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Fail 19 Sep 2008 51,460 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

bonnet release pull broken

centre part of front grille missing

offside rear light cluster lens cracked and holed

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight damage to nearside front bumper

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,675 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 ZKV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LD04 ZKV, 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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LD04 ZKV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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