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LX54 SSV

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,891 mi
Last recorded26,891 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 SSV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 26,891 miles

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

engine management light

Pass 11 Feb 2017 25,173 miles

engine management light

Fail 11 Feb 2017 25,173 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light

Pass 13 Feb 2016 23,824 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 23,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective passenger (5.2.5b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 18,622 miles

front brake disc slight corroded inner side

Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,920 miles

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

damage to front end

Pass 6 Jan 2012 11,750 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,798 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 10,330 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 8,703 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 6,433 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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LX54 SSV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX54 SSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX54 SSV registered?

LX54 SSV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 December 2004.

Is LX54 SSV safe to buy?

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