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CV04 KYT

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,042 mi
Last recorded78,042 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 KYT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 78,042 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 78,038 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,961 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 72,957 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,298 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,298 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,632 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 62,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,626 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 52,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,416 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,968 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 46,968 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,365 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,523 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 19,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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CV04 KYT is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 CV04 KYT, 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 CV04 KYT registered?

CV04 KYT is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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