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CV54 JWZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,308 mi
Last recorded113,308 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 JWZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 113,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 101,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear H frame and suspension components rusty

rear jacking points rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2019 101,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear H frame and suspension components rusty

rear jacking points rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,782 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear H frame rusty

rear shock absorber guards insecure and bump stops missing

Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,781 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear H frame rusty

rear shock absorber guards insecure and bump stops missing

Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,687 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 84,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 84,670 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,818 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,889 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres out of shape inner edges

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,118 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,643 miles

antiroll bar bushes slight play

slight hand brake travel

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,095 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 56,068 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,168 miles

rear exhaust starting to rust

Fail 7 Sep 2009 50,168 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,524 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 39,524 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CV54 JWZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CV54 JWZ, 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 CV54 JWZ registered?

CV54 JWZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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