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VU04 LRK

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,949 mi
Last recorded91,949 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 LRK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 91,949 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 91,624 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 89,980 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 89,554 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,693 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 88,304 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,368 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,121 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 68,116 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded damp (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,065 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 60,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,799 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 55,799 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,176 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,033 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 36,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,564 miles

Rear silencer needs replacing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,775 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,995 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,773 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,630 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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VU04 LRK 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 83.3%.

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 VU04 LRK, 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 VU04 LRK registered?

VU04 LRK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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