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NX04 LYJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

91,548 mi
Last recorded91,548 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 LYJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 91,548 miles

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 91,547 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 89,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat and repaired (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine has slight misfire on idle

Fail 12 Apr 2022 89,383 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat and repaired (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine has slight misfire on idle

Pass 23 Apr 2021 85,703 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 85,703 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 83,859 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 83,859 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,070 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded both central (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 81,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% Imbalance possible problem on O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded both central (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,532 miles

rear brake application just met requirements

Fail 11 Apr 2018 78,532 miles

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

rear brake application just met requirements

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshapen

Fail 29 Mar 2016 73,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshapen

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,534 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,998 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 66,998 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,315 miles

bottom arms bushes cracking

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,222 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,670 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 47,079 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 47,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,663 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,982 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,308 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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NX04 LYJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 NX04 LYJ, 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 NX04 LYJ registered?

NX04 LYJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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