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CP54 HYW

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,067 mi
Last recorded107,067 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 HYW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,067 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 107,067 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,851 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 77,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 74,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,356 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,647 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 69,645 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,977 miles

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

offside mirror temporary repaired o.k at time of test.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 54,935 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 54,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,929 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 38,772 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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CP54 HYW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CP54 HYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP54 HYW?

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What year was CP54 HYW registered?

CP54 HYW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is CP54 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP54 HYW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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