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ND54 VBB

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,313 mi
Last recorded75,313 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 VBB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 75,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,230 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 61,845 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber sleeves have slipped down the shock absorbers

Pass 11 May 2015 61,845 miles

both rear shockabsorber sleeves have slipped down the shock absorbers

Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,565 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,696 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 50,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,852 miles

1.exhaust corroded middle section.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,862 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,763 miles

both front discs rusty

w/screen chipped

water warning light flashin on dash

Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both front discs rusty

w/screen chipped

water warning light flashin on dash

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,351 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,756 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,640 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 VBB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

ND54 VBB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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