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LG54 XGN

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

15,517 mi
Last recorded15,517 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 XGN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 15,517 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 15,095 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 15,085 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2023 14,914 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 14,853 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 14,803 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 14,704 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 14,597 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 14,413 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 14,249 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 14,100 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 14,100 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 13,651 miles

front wipers are worn

rear service brake is low

Pass 18 Nov 2014 13,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 12,676 miles

O/S/F tyre cracked sidewalls

O/S/R tyre cracked

Front wipers smearing

N/S/R tyre cracked sidewalls

Pass 13 Nov 2012 11,926 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f headlamp misted - wipers poor- all tyres cracking - lower arm bushes cracking - rear hand & service brake reading low

Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,065 miles

N/S/F brake disc corroded

O/S/F brake disc corroded

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 10,205 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 9,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wall cut and badly cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front seat belt buckle cover adrift

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake readings low

Slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 17 Nov 2009 9,138 miles

Nearside front tyre wall cut and badly cracked

Offside front seat belt buckle cover adrift

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake readings low

Slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,269 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 8,267 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 6,873 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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LG54 XGN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LG54 XGN, 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 LG54 XGN registered?

LG54 XGN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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