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NA54 BUF

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,882 mi
Last recorded80,882 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 BUF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 80,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2020 80,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 80,682 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,294 miles

All rear brakes have slight corrosion

Engine has a slight oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,139 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine light on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 63,396 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,380 miles

n/s/f caliper bolt modified

n/s/r tyre tread edge cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,910 miles

n/s/f cailper bolt modified

n/s/f tyre tread edge cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,129 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 44,127 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag light illuminated

exhaust centre front bracket ,weld broken

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,568 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 38,558 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,582 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,354 miles

o/s/f tyre treads slightly perished

Fail 16 Mar 2010 28,354 miles

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

o/s/f tyre treads slightly perished

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,314 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,311 miles

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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NA54 BUF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NA54 BUF, 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 NA54 BUF registered?

NA54 BUF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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