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LG04 MVW

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,926 mi
Last recorded81,926 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 MVW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 81,926 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 81,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,707 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 68,642 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,115 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 48,401 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 48,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,889 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 42,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 35,098 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,098 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 31,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,457 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,201 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,319 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 13,511 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 11,956 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 6,184 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 MVW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG04 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

LG04 MVW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is LG04 MVW safe to buy?

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