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CV04 ZXL

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,749 mi
Last recorded83,749 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 ZXL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,749 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 83,749 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,124 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,691 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 57,684 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 46,143 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 46,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn and corroding on inside faces.advise replace

front bumper bottom skirt missing

noise from nsr footbrake when applied.advise inspection

slight jacking damage to ns outer sill

very slight corrosion to coil springs

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,132 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,814 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2009 32,814 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,538 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,429 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 ZXL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

CV04 ZXL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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