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NJ54 ZBP

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,397 mi
Last recorded98,397 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 ZBP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,498 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 92,176 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 91,888 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 91,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,687 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,683 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,874 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 77,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,869 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 72,869 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,205 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 51,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 51,257 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 42,553 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 35,923 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,698 miles

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

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 ZBP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ54 ZBP, 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

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What year was NJ54 ZBP registered?

NJ54 ZBP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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