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HF53 NXA

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,904 mi
Last recorded143,904 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 143,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber split but still clearing screen

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

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

oil residue around gearbox

Pass 18 Jan 2018 137,574 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,364 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 116,210 miles

Front oil leak

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 8 Dec 2014 107,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre unevenly worn and cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2014 107,401 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre unevenly worn and cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2013 99,905 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,137 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 94,137 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc coroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,172 miles

bonnet insecure

n/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2010 81,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 77,209 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,931 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,931 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,962 miles

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

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 NXA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXA, 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 HF53 NXA registered?

HF53 NXA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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