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LJ54 PVT

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,114 mi
Last recorded108,114 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 PVT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,114 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear side wall perished 185.55.14

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 108,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear side wall perished 185.55.14

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,182 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp temporally fixed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.55.14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 98,182 miles

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.55.14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,172 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 89,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre & Cracking

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,840 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 85,836 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,258 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 80,258 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,489 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,302 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 64,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,276 miles

Oil leak

gear box noisy

Fail 18 Feb 2011 62,276 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

gear box noisy

Fail 26 Feb 2010 46,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,051 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,263 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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LJ54 PVT is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 LJ54 PVT, 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 LJ54 PVT registered?

LJ54 PVT is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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