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LM53 KVH

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,747 mi
Last recorded129,747 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 KVH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 129,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 125,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 118,321 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 113,350 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 108,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 100,931 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,314 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 85,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,891 miles

n/s/f tyre on limits

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,754 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,288 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,535 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,944 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,225 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,700 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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LM53 KVH is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LM53 KVH, 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 LM53 KVH registered?

LM53 KVH is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is LM53 KVH safe to buy?

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