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CP54 MEU

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,794 mi
Last recorded79,794 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 MEU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,794 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 79,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,574 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 75,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 73,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre.

rubbing/grinding noise from n/s/r wheel.unable too check due too drum.

Pass 22 May 2015 69,623 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded & blowing EARLY ATTENSION REQUIRED.

rubbing / grinding noise coming from n/s/r wheel.unable too check due too drum.

Fail 22 May 2015 69,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded & blowing EARLY ATTENSION REQUIRED.

rubbing / grinding noise coming from n/s/r wheel.unable too check due too drum.

Pass 9 May 2014 66,082 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 66,082 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 62,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 62,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 60,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 59,137 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs inner faces slight corrosion both sides

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2010 54,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,280 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 24 Nov 2009 49,624 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,624 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,424 miles

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

n/s front tyre low pressure

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,764 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 24,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MEU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MEU, 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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CP54 MEU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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