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LJ04 DZP

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,675 mi
Last recorded112,675 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 DZP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 112,675 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 106,922 miles

power steering pipes wet

all brake discs pitted and corroded

both rear tyres feathering

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jul 2016 106,922 miles

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

all brake discs pitted and corroded

both rear tyres feathering

engine management light on

power steering pipes wet

Pass 28 Jun 2014 98,028 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 98,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 May 2014 98,014 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

eml warning on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2013 89,593 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,087 miles

apply advisories from test

Fail 1 Apr 2011 81,074 miles

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

uneven wear inner edges of both rear tyres

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

bonnet release stiff

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2010 73,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

bonnet release stiff

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,491 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on very inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,692 miles

N/s/f & o/s/r tyres have a low tread depth.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 35,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LJ04 DZP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LJ04 DZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 DZP registered?

LJ04 DZP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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