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CV54 XRU

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 XRU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2016 80,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 69,307 miles

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

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

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

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

tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,356 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,238 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,993 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,902 miles

o/s sill lip damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,439 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Jan 2011 44,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,567 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre slight damage (no cores visibly)

advise rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,524 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 XRU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CV54 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

CV54 XRU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is CV54 XRU safe to buy?

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