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SE54 NMK

2005 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,849 mi
Last recorded67,849 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 NMK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 67,849 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corodedd/powdery (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic brake servo hose has taped repair

rear wiper blade defective

reverse lamp not working

Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both long pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lights not working

Fail 8 Oct 2020 67,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected possible hose banjo (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both long pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Oct 2019 66,862 miles

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

revers lights not working

Fail 30 Sep 2019 66,855 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

revers lights not working

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,166 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 65,159 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,573 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear over beam axle (3.6.B.2c)

MIL lamp remains on

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded inner wing (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas damper union (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

front shock absorbers weak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 55,604 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear over beam axle (3.6.B.2c)

MIL lamp remains on

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded inner wing (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas damper union (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,570 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,695 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 43,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,695 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 23,181 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 23,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,093 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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SE54 NMK is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 41,470 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 SE54 NMK, 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 21 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SE54 NMK is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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