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LX04 NFJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,138 mi
Last recorded77,138 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 NFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 76,987 miles

Emissions not tested oil below min (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,749 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade slight split on end

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges / perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 70,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front wiper blade slight split on end

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges / perishing (4.1.E.1)

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,379 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f mirror slightly damaged (view ok)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,315 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 46,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,593 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,849 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,984 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,303 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 8,062 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 15,488 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LX04 NFJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LX04 NFJ, 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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LX04 NFJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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