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MX04 NRJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,291 mi
Last recorded65,291 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 NRJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 65,291 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 55,963 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,388 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,766 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 42,127 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 42,127 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,571 miles

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 41,571 miles

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,735 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 40,735 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,007 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,597 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,758 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise cut in osr tyre tread

advise engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,386 miles

slight exhaust leak at centre section. front no plate cracked, rear brakes noisy.EML ON DASH

Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight exhaust leak at centre section. front no plate cracked, rear brakes noisy.EML ON DASH

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,528 miles

oil level on minimum. slight exhaust leak around manifold. slight leak at centre section

Fail 17 Mar 2010 20,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil level on minimum. slight exhaust leak around manifold. slight leak at centre section

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,028 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 13,914 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,914 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NRJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NRJ, 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 MX04 NRJ registered?

MX04 NRJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is MX04 NRJ safe to buy?

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