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MT54 LML

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,024 mi
Last recorded37,024 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 LML
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 37,024 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 36,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 34,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 32,337 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 32,337 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 30,811 miles

Nearside Rear shocker damp

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2019 30,811 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear shocker damp

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 29,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

small exhaust leak near rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Dec 2017 28,160 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,408 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,560 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 22,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 20,594 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,589 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 18,589 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 16,854 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2010 15,219 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2010 15,219 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2009 13,173 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 10,754 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,909 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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MT54 LML is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MT54 LML, 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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MT54 LML is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is MT54 LML safe to buy?

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