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NU54 KYW

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,923 mi
Last recorded68,923 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 KYW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 68,923 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,250 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 46,646 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroding or starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush showing signs of starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush showing signs of starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 46,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroding or starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush showing signs of starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush showing signs of starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 44,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 43,831 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 43,006 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,678 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,286 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,693 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Nov 2014 38,693 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,676 miles

Oil leak

o/s door pins worn

o/s/r shock absorber weak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 36,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,626 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 35,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 33,324 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 33,324 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,313 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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NU54 KYW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NU54 KYW, 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 NU54 KYW registered?

NU54 KYW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is NU54 KYW safe to buy?

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