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CP54 MFE

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,901 mi
Last recorded67,901 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 MFE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,901 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 67,799 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 67,355 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer to center section connection ,has slight exhaust gas leak.units fragile and recommend replacements.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear shockabsorbers have their dust covers deteriorated.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 61,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear shockabsorbers have their dust covers deteriorated.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,048 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,014 miles

Osr and nsr shock covers dropped

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 39,013 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Osr and nsr shock covers dropped

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,951 miles

all brake pipes

Fail 22 Nov 2007 22,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,840 miles

rear number plate slight deteriorated

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 MFE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

CP54 MFE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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