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CP54 OBG

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,021 mi
Last recorded156,021 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 OBG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 156,021 miles

both subframes corroded

front boath lower arms corroded

running board corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 156,020 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

both subframes corroded

front boath lower arms corroded

running board corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 152,824 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 149,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 145,387 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,046 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 135,707 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 129,509 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 113,167 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2015 94,630 miles

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

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,192 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 80,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 80,043 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,553 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,853 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 6 Dec 2011 63,853 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 6 Dec 2010 53,682 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,325 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,580 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 23,529 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,529 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 OBG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

CP54 OBG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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