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NL04 FMY

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,333 mi
Last recorded28,333 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 FMY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,333 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 27,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 26,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 26,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,745 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,776 miles

nsf /osf / nsr tyres heavily cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,724 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 23,724 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2013 22,710 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 16,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust rear pipe to silencer deteriorated almost to excess.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,761 miles

hazard switch slow to release.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut,no visible cords.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 12,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hazard switch slow to release.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut,no visible cords.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,952 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,024 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 9,024 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2007 7,684 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 FMY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FMY, 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 NL04 FMY?

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What year was NL04 FMY registered?

NL04 FMY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is NL04 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL04 FMY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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