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LG04 MVS

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,001 mi
Last recorded74,001 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 MVS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 74,001 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 55,118 miles

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.

Advise exhaust front section corroded and damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,686 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BOOTS SPLIT BUT NOT ALLOWING INGRESS OF DIRT

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE HEAVILY DETERIORATED ON OUTER SIDE WALL AND EDGE OF TREAD

O/S/F TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE AND OUTER SIDE WALL HEAVILY DETERIORATED AND DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE HEAVILY DETERIORATED ON BOTH SIDEWALLS AND OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

Fail 4 Apr 2016 51,685 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to silencer join (7.1.2)

BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BOOTS SPLIT BUT NOT ALLOWING INGRESS OF DIRT

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE HEAVILY DETERIORATED ON OUTER SIDE WALL AND EDGE OF TREAD

O/S/F TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE AND OUTER SIDE WALL HEAVILY DETERIORATED AND DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE HEAVILY DETERIORATED ON BOTH SIDEWALLS AND OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,152 miles

osr/nsr/osf tyre sidewalls damaged

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2014 45,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,692 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,137 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,140 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,422 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,387 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,524 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,198 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,599 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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LG04 MVS is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LG04 MVS, 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 LG04 MVS registered?

LG04 MVS is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is LG04 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG04 MVS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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