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PL04 NVR

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,619 mi
Last recorded59,619 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 NVR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 59,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 56,282 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 52,392 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and worn

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Offside Front tyre splitting

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,259 miles

Front tyres worn to legal limit and bald on edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 49,259 miles

Front tyres worn to legal limit and bald on edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2015 46,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,405 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 39,244 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 39,244 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,181 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,586 miles

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

nearside side repeater dull

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2009 23,911 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 15,121 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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PL04 NVR is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PL04 NVR, 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 PL04 NVR registered?

PL04 NVR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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