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CP54 OBY

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,053 mi
Last recorded141,053 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 OBY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 141,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE SIDE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 138,296 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 134,537 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 129,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 124,212 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 115,840 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 111,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 103,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,407 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 85,733 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,036 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 72,790 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 69,262 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,729 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,329 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded

front tyres worn inside edge

slight play handbrake

Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,308 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking/perishing tread

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 OBY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

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

Is CP54 OBY safe to buy?

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