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NJ54 KNH

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,914 mi
Last recorded94,914 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 KNH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,914 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,761 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,522 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 75,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 56,872 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 56,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 54,175 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 54,175 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,308 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,151 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,494 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

strongly advised front brake imballance 20%

Fail 16 Aug 2007 33,492 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 KNH is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ54 KNH?

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What year was NJ54 KNH registered?

NJ54 KNH is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is NJ54 KNH safe to buy?

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