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CV54 XRJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,930 mi
Last recorded78,930 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 XRJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2018 78,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,708 miles

N/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 74,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

N/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,269 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 66,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX AND SLEEVE (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 54,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front valance broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,191 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front valance broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 21 Sep 2013 42,577 miles

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2012 33,444 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,141 miles

all four coil springs corroeded

both front brake discs corroeded and slighty scored

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2008 21,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,401 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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CV54 XRJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

CV54 XRJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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