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NX04 LYT

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,870 mi
Last recorded98,870 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 LYT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 85,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,491 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,032 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 75,805 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,986 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 67,926 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,982 miles

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

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)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 60,979 miles

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

Bonnet catch partially siezed

Engine management light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspect offside front caliper siezed

offside wiper blade ends splitting

Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,149 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,960 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,928 miles

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

rear brake imbalance of 46%

Fail 11 Sep 2010 46,303 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,839 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 41,811 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel filter to be changed

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 30 Jun 2008 36,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel filter to be changed

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Jun 2007 30,632 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 LYT is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

NX04 LYT is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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