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NJ04 UWS

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,560 mi
Last recorded91,560 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 UWS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,560 miles

Centre exhaust mount insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area and at broken centre mount (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Plastic surround missing from buckle (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,544 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre exhaust mount insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area and at broken centre mount (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Plastic surround missing from buckle (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,719 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 87,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,417 miles

drivers belt keep damaged

horn switch faulty

n/s rear brake readings low

Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 62,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,486 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 53,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,551 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 48,551 miles

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

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

various steel brake pipes coprroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,664 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 36,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,684 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,673 miles

n/s rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 32,341 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nsf tyre outer edge

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 UWS is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

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

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