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LS04 DLV

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

29,324 mi
Last recorded29,324 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 DLV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 29,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2026 29,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 29,599 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 28,599 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both, fading, (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 20,519 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 27,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 27,116 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 27,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 55 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 26,372 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 26,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 25,498 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 24,461 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,425 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 23,425 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 22,184 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 22,184 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 20,801 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 19,219 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 17,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,855 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 16,404 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to illegal limit.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 16,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to illegal limit.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 15,006 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,744 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 13,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,103 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,953 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 9,852 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 8,459 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 5,823 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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LS04 DLV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LS04 DLV, 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 LS04 DLV registered?

LS04 DLV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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