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LX54 SVW

2004 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,589 mi
Last recorded126,589 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 SVW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 126,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear outer tail lamp cluster damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 126,579 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear outer tail lamp cluster damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 122,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sill damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 122,371 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 118,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi [border line] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. when released (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. border line (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 118,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi [border line] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. when released (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. border line (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 117,622 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,722 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 105,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,315 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,937 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 90,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 82,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 77,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 66,742 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 66,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 54,774 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,670 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,999 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 SVW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LX54 SVW, 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 LX54 SVW registered?

LX54 SVW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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