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NJ04 UWH

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,961 mi
Last recorded83,961 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 UWH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 83,961 miles

centre exhaust slight leak at joins

offside rear & nearside rear axle bushes worn

Fail 22 May 2018 83,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity blue (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity blue (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust slight leak at joins

offside rear & nearside rear axle bushes worn

Pass 24 May 2017 74,577 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 70,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in sidewall

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

Fail 13 May 2016 70,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in sidewall

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

Fail 18 May 2015 68,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

lower aux belt cover loose

o/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 18 May 2015 68,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

lower aux belt cover loose

o/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 24 May 2014 63,530 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 63,530 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,881 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 58,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,758 miles

all road springs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,174 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,263 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,074 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,058 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 27,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,540 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 UWH is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ04 UWH, 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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NJ04 UWH is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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