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MX04 NPZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,603 mi
Last recorded69,603 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 NPZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 69,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 67,894 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 67,880 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket insecure torsion bar link pin broken (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,734 miles

Front brake discs corroded with age.

Fail 27 Feb 2020 63,733 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded with age.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,145 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 60,128 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,937 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,768 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 53,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,360 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,078 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,106 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 43,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,953 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,886 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,691 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2007

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MX04 NPZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MX04 NPZ, 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 MX04 NPZ registered?

MX04 NPZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is MX04 NPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX04 NPZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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