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CX53 JCV

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,099 mi
Last recorded96,099 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 JCV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,099 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 92,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2023 88,311 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 88,311 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 81,534 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 78,320 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,723 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 72,723 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,903 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,387 miles

rear exhaust silencer skin split

slight cracking all four tyres

Fail 3 Jan 2017 49,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer skin split

slight cracking all four tyres

Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,178 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,616 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 29,591 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 27,775 miles

blow from cat converter

exhaust front pipe bracket brocken

Pass 30 Dec 2011 25,007 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 25,007 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,349 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 10,990 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 9,784 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 7,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 6,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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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CX53 JCV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CX53 JCV, 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

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What year was CX53 JCV registered?

CX53 JCV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is CX53 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 JCV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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