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NL04 FMD

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,862 mi
Last recorded51,862 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 FMD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,862 miles

oil leak.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 51,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,472 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 48,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,805 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 44,798 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,205 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,291 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,527 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 22,523 miles

Offside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FMD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL04 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

NL04 FMD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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