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PY04 CUX

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,169 mi
Last recorded87,169 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 CUX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 87,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

undersealant applied

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 81,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 75,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 75,847 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 73,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cut in n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,800 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,042 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 63,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 54,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,941 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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PY04 CUX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PY04 CUX, 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 PY04 CUX registered?

PY04 CUX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is PY04 CUX safe to buy?

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