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CP04 BKN

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,995 mi
Last recorded83,995 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 BKN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,995 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 83,995 miles

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 24 Aug 2016 83,600 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes and anti roll bar bushes perished and starting to split.

Both front wiper blades split.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,790 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOWS

REAR BRAKES NOISY

SLIGHT FRT BRAKE IMBALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY/KNOCK IN O/S/F SHOCK

Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,789 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOWS

REAR BRAKES NOISY

SLIGHT FRT BRAKE IMBALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY/KNOCK IN O/S/F SHOCK

Pass 5 Apr 2014 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,255 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 67,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 67,254 miles

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

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

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

Engine light on

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 59,897 miles

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

e.m.l light on

Fail 4 May 2012 59,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Drivers front tyre tread low on inner edge

E.M.L.light on

Moisture on brake load valve, does not seem to be brake fluid & fluid level in resevoir correct level, sugest moniter.

Very slight rumble o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2011 52,265 miles

Front brake discs rusty on outer edges

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,123 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 36,044 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,607 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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CP04 BKN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc 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 CP04 BKN, 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 CP04 BKN registered?

CP04 BKN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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