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NJ04 UVZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,861 mi
Last recorded73,861 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 UVZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 73,861 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 73,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,262 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,282 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated [front to rear] (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,476 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 65,476 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,573 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust rustedvheavly

Fail 16 Mar 2016 64,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust rustedvheavly

Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,936 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 63,936 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,186 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,186 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust mount broken but exhaust sytem still supported

n/s/f tyre inner wear

Pass 27 Apr 2013 60,420 miles

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

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

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 May 2012 59,253 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 50,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,342 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,165 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 30,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,375 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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NJ04 UVZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NJ04 UVZ, 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 NJ04 UVZ registered?

NJ04 UVZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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