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CV04 UKB

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,680 mi
Last recorded75,680 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 UKB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2024 75,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,704 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 71,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,762 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 59,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 43,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,999 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 37,639 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,639 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 33,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,683 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,714 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 UKB 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 78.9%.

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 CV04 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

CV04 UKB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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