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LT54 HHU

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,430 mi
Last recorded52,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 HHU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 52,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 50,522 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 49,137 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 47,372 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,555 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 45,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,675 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 43,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,673 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,231 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,031 miles

Offside Front mirror damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2016 35,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,533 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 32,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

** nearside brake judder - front brake discs heavily corroded also **

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,493 miles

front brake discs corroded excessively

Fail 11 Aug 2014 30,493 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded excessively

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,315 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 28,315 miles

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

rear wiper split on ends

*** rear exhaust silencer blowing ***

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,387 miles

front brake discs corroding

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 26,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs corroding

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,958 miles

offside rear tyre outer treads separating and deteriorating

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,093 miles

front brake discs corroded and squeeky when applied

offside rear foot brake reading lower than nearside

Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,562 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 16,562 miles

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

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

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,151 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 15,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LT54 HHU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT54 HHU, 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 LT54 HHU registered?

LT54 HHU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is LT54 HHU safe to buy?

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