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CV54 XSD

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,352 mi
Last recorded67,352 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 XSD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2014 67,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,352 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 61,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 51,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,820 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 46,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,686 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,498 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,476 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 44,476 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,025 miles

advise wipers leaving lines

Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,444 miles

advise wipers leaving lines

Fail 6 Nov 2007 20,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise wipers leaving lines

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 XSD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV54 XSD?

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What year was CV54 XSD registered?

CV54 XSD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is CV54 XSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV54 XSD shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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