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VO04 CVR

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,931 mi
Last recorded58,931 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 CVR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 58,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 53,877 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 53,875 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 49,795 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 49,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTED WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 45,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 45,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 42,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 35,398 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,999 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,408 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 29,408 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,154 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,201 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 22,201 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,157 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,786 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,332 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 19,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,920 miles

Nearside 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 2 Mar 2010 18,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,919 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,609 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 6,199 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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VO04 CVR is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VO04 CVR, 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 VO04 CVR registered?

VO04 CVR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is VO04 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO04 CVR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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