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CV54 XSK

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,614 mi
Last recorded78,614 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 XSK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,614 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 78,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Some stiction on turning road wheel (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,442 miles

BALL JOINT RUBBER COVERS CRACKED X2

FRONT BRAKES IN POOR CONDITION. DISCS AND PADS WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,331 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,331 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,083 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 72,083 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

middle exhaust leaking at joint

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,193 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 55,193 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,589 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2010 44,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,824 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,224 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 26,210 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 14,766 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 XSK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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