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NJ54 KMY

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,686 mi
Last recorded85,686 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 KMY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily wax oiled. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side of vehicle and all bolt on components heavily undersealed.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 85,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily wax oiled. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter was loose, now tightened. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle and all bolt on components heavily undersealed.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 82,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 75,748 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,644 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,281 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,988 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 52,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,912 miles

MIL lamp on

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,121 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,498 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 29,498 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,798 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 21,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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NJ54 KMY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NJ54 KMY, 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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NJ54 KMY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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