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BCZ 9815

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,234 mi
Last recorded61,234 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 9815
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 61,234 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 26 Aug 2011 58,512 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,094 miles

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

damage on n/s front road wheel inner rim close to fail

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,463 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f outer cv gaiter becoming loose on joint

Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,575 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f outer cv gaiter loose on joint

o/s/r seat belt buckle outer cover missing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,781 miles

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

n/s/f road wheel outer rim slight damage

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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BCZ 9815 is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 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 BCZ 9815, 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 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCZ 9815 registered?

BCZ 9815 is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is BCZ 9815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCZ 9815 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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