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NL04 WBW

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,164 mi
Last recorded77,164 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 WBW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,164 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 77,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,600 miles

interior mirrow rearview missing

Fail 24 Apr 2017 53,600 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirrow,replaced (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted new 1 (8.2.2)

interior mirrow rearview missing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,365 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,068 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,068 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,313 miles

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

front exhaust bracket snapped, but still adequetly supported.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 45,313 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust bracket snapped, but still adequetly supported.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,196 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,748 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 20,370 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,705 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,388 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 WBW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WBW, 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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NL04 WBW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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