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NH04 MXX

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,654 mi
Last recorded31,654 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 MXX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 31,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake (1.2.1 (c))

nails in nsf tyre

nsf tyre slight cracking

osf tyre slight cracking

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2022 31,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake (1.2.1 (c))

nails in nsf tyre

nsf tyre slight cracking

osf tyre slight cracking

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 30,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe leading to rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting detached, exhaust still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 30,761 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Operating lever seized. (Freed-off during Test) (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe leading to rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting detached, exhaust still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 30,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,470 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside rear shocker outer casing cover insicure

rear exhaust has temporary repair

Fail 28 Oct 2013 27,304 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside rear shocker outer casing cover insicure

Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2011 22,028 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,306 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,267 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,744 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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NH04 MXX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NH04 MXX, 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 NH04 MXX registered?

NH04 MXX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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