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CV04 ULS

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,094 mi
Last recorded58,094 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 ULS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 58,094 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 58,094 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 53,355 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 45,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 41,536 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,745 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 34,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 34,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 29,908 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 29,881 miles

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 26,353 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,948 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 18,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,569 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,565 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 17,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,397 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 14,673 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,596 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 9,793 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ULS is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CV04 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

CV04 ULS is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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