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CP54 JWV

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,868 mi
Last recorded57,868 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 JWV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 57,868 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 57,736 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 49,762 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 37,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 37,300 miles

direction indicator switch not cancelling right

Fail 20 Oct 2017 37,300 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

direction indicator switch not cancelling right

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,198 miles

indicator switch not cancelling when turn to the right

Fail 3 Oct 2016 37,198 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front windscreen wipers starting smear

indicator switch not cancelling when turn to the right

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,144 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 37,144 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,719 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 36,718 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,883 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 19 Sep 2012 35,883 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,132 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 35,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,721 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

rear exhaust starting to corrode on joint

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,635 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,673 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 JWV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JWV, 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 CP54 JWV registered?

CP54 JWV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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