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ND54 NBO

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,803 mi
Last recorded136,803 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 NBO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 136,803 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker obstructs view in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction windscreen blocked in swept area by stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front wing heavily corroded,no sharp edges

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

slight l;eak centre and rear exhaust

Fail 3 Aug 2021 133,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside WING CORRODED

Pass 30 Jul 2020 121,520 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 113,912 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 113,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 113,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,888 miles

Brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose slightly corroded.

Brake pipe tp rear load sensing valve slightly corroded.

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

coil spring corroded Both front and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 108,842 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose slightly corroded.

Brake pipe tp rear load sensing valve slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both front and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,207 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Both front suspension arms, bushes deteriorated

Front brake discs inner surface deteriorated

Multiple brake pipes blistering/corroded

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2015 105,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

All suspension coil springs corroded

Both front suspension arms, bushes deteriorated

Front brake discs inner surface deteriorated

Multiple brake pipes blistering/corroded

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,485 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

The gear box is showing signs of wear.

The nearside rear and offside rear hub brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

The offside rear tyre starting to wear low on the tyre edges.

The power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 101,483 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2x front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

The gear box is showing signs of wear.

The nearside rear and offside rear hub brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

The offside rear tyre starting to wear low on the tyre edges.

The power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,798 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 96,781 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust clamp close to brake pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,420 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 90,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,191 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall but not down to cords

Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,446 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 72,446 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 60,557 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 60,557 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,034 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 NBO is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NBO, 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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ND54 NBO is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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