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LV54 YJE

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,514 mi
Last recorded88,514 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 YJE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 88,514 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 88,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 83,774 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 83,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front sub frame and rear axel corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 80,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front sub frame and rear axel corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,950 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 75,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 63,620 miles

Offside Front Outer C V Boot Starting To Perish

Pass 28 Dec 2017 59,144 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front hub housing corroded

Offside Front lower arm corroded

Rear axel corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2017 59,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front hub housing corroded

Offside Front lower arm corroded

Rear axel corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,794 miles

Central Exhaust Clamp Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under Bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,027 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,055 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight uneven braking on front nearside

Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,665 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,455 miles

Both rear tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,535 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,632 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,220 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 24,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,742 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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LV54 YJE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV54 YJE, 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 LV54 YJE registered?

LV54 YJE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is LV54 YJE safe to buy?

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