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DE04 CVJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,780 mi
Last recorded90,780 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 CVJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2023 90,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2017 81,539 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)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2016 78,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,537 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,084 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 68,084 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,791 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,719 miles

both front brake disc have started to corroad on inner side.

o/s/r shock absorber dust casing is broken.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 50,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,451 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,884 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,929 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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DE04 CVJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc 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 DE04 CVJ, 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 DE04 CVJ registered?

DE04 CVJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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