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LX04 EXB

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,566 mi
Last recorded54,566 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 EXB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,566 miles

EML LIGHT ON

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER

Fail 16 Feb 2016 54,566 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

EML LIGHT ON

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,416 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

damage to the outer wall of the offside front tyre

metallic noise from rear brakes

Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,385 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

metallic noise from rear brakes

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 35,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 24,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,458 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,000 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 20,000 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,083 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,062 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,363 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 6,470 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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LX04 EXB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LX04 EXB, 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 LX04 EXB registered?

LX04 EXB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is LX04 EXB safe to buy?

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