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CT04 EJU

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,569 mi
Last recorded156,569 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 EJU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 156,569 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 156,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 153,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 128,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wiper linkage has slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

different size tyres fitted but same size on both axles

front sub-frame has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,427 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre slight side wall scuff

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,541 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 90,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,668 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,381 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 71,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,219 miles

drivers side door handle stiff in opperation

slight bonding separation offside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,095 miles

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

vehicle idling fast

Fail 17 Sep 2012 57,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

vehicle idling fast

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,647 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 40,735 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,735 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,648 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 23 Jul 2007 20,713 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,713 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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CT04 EJU 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 70%.

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 CT04 EJU, 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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CT04 EJU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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