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NU04 BXB

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,584 mi
Last recorded79,584 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 BXB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 79,584 miles

Front Inner pitted

back box blowing

Fail 24 Apr 2018 79,580 miles

Emissions not tested missfire (7.3.A.1)

Front Inner pitted

back box blowing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 70,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,866 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,966 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 55,966 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,800 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 42,824 miles

Front exhaust mount loose

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,824 miles

Front exhaust mount loose

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,656 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 26 Feb 2011 32,971 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,333 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 22,432 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,594 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,064 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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NU04 BXB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NU04 BXB, 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 NU04 BXB registered?

NU04 BXB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is NU04 BXB safe to buy?

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