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NY04 PLU

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,639 mi
Last recorded122,639 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 PLU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 122,639 miles

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

coil springs corroded

screen damaged

wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2021 122,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

screen damaged

wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 111,637 miles

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

screen damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2020 111,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

screen damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2019 105,640 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 105,520 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 102,529 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 102,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,204 miles

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2017 97,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 82,778 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,305 miles

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

Offside headlight pattern poor

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs poor

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 68,855 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 68,855 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 62,429 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 62,429 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 53,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 45,565 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 45,565 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 36,703 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 20,061 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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NY04 PLU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NY04 PLU, 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 NY04 PLU registered?

NY04 PLU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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