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CX04 CEF

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,699 mi
Last recorded91,699 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 CEF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,699 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2014 85,164 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gear box selector shaft seal is damp with oil

tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,425 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,688 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,934 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,499 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,922 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 47,408 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 47,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,750 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,395 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 29,395 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CX04 CEF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX04 CEF, 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 CX04 CEF registered?

CX04 CEF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is CX04 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX04 CEF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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