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NC04 FGM

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,809 mi
Last recorded103,809 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 FGM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 103,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,802 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 100,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 98,978 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 98,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,681 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 95,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,579 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,248 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 74,248 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2011 70,537 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 70,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,920 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 64,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,012 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 30,208 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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NC04 FGM is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC04 FGM, 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 NC04 FGM registered?

NC04 FGM is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is NC04 FGM safe to buy?

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