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CV54 XSJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,038 mi
Last recorded81,038 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 XSJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 81,038 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,777 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 70,777 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,005 miles

Both rear springs corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,337 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,114 miles

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

NSR and OSR tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 48,241 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,653 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,854 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,464 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,043 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/r tyre sideswalls cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,877 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 15,870 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 15,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XSJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

CV54 XSJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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