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NJ04 UWX

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,789 mi
Last recorded37,789 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 UWX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 37,789 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 37,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 34,541 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 29,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 22,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 21,297 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 20,572 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers corrosion

both front track rod ends corrosion

heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2019 20,350 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 19,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 19,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 17,539 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 16,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 16,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 15,361 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,189 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,844 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 8,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 7,276 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 5,790 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 UWX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

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

Is NJ04 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ04 UWX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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