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HF53 NWW

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,438 mi
Last recorded89,438 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 NWW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex leaking before cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point corroded away but surrounding metal solid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear bump stops collapsed and worn

Fail 2 Feb 2023 89,438 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements showing mostly white it has faded (0.1 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex leaking before cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point corroded away but surrounding metal solid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear bump stops collapsed and worn

Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and mostly missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded away but metal around suspension mount ( rear axle mount) solid

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 86,480 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle outlet pipe rust holed failing emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and mostly missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded away but metal around suspension mount ( rear axle mount) solid

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,599 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,483 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,069 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,502 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,856 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,713 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,707 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,996 miles

rear brakes noisey when applied

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,672 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,922 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 25,922 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 22,893 miles

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

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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HF53 NWW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HF53 NWW, 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 HF53 NWW registered?

HF53 NWW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 February 2004.

Is HF53 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 NWW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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