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ND54 NBJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,539 mi
Last recorded91,539 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 NBJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,560 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 86,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/14 (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,953 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2015 83,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,925 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,925 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,204 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 62,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,763 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 55,753 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 48,350 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 39,900 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 39,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rec o/s/f tyre starting to split

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,017 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 32,017 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,466 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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ND54 NBJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ND54 NBJ, 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 ND54 NBJ registered?

ND54 NBJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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