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NL04 FMA

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,643 mi
Last recorded100,643 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 FMA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,643 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 12 Sep 2015 87,413 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 68,211 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,249 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,415 miles

hanger on center section of exhaust broken but supported ok

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,431 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 32,488 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 32,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,694 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,509 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,208 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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NL04 FMA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NL04 FMA, 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 NL04 FMA registered?

NL04 FMA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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The MOT history for NL04 FMA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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