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NH53 DCZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,365 mi
Last recorded88,365 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 DCZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,365 miles

All steel brake pipes corroded under plastic coating

Centre exhaust box showing corrosion

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 88,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All steel brake pipes corroded under plastic coating

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,457 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 84,431 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,178 miles

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

unable to fully inspect all metal brakepipes due to plastic covering

Fail 12 Jun 2014 80,165 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect all metal brakepipes due to plastic covering

Pass 15 May 2013 74,126 miles

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

offside/nearside front tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 18 May 2012 66,695 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,246 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,495 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 44,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 30,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,632 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007
Fail 19 Jan 2007 24,763 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s front disc corroded and pitted

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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NH53 DCZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NH53 DCZ, 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 NH53 DCZ registered?

NH53 DCZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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