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CV04 VMZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,430 mi
Last recorded119,430 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 VMZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 119,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper door hinge

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 119,424 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper door hinge

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leval low

Pass 9 Jul 2018 110,225 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2018 110,221 miles

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

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 103,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

catalytic converter bracket heavily corroded

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,997 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 94,541 miles

The majority of the exhaust system is deteriorated,(corrosion)

Pass 19 May 2014 86,359 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 86,359 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 77,121 miles

Centre exhaust has part of the sysstem deteriorated.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2012 70,077 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 70,077 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 64,024 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED AND FRONT PADS DETERIORATED.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,733 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,063 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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CV04 VMZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

CV04 VMZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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