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BLZ 9627

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,551 mi
Last recorded86,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 9627
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,551 miles

Bodywork damage.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre smooth on inner edge (175/65T13)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jan 2015 86,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bodywork damage.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre smooth on inner edge (175/65T13)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s rear shocker dust covers

n/s door mirror

Fail 6 Jan 2014 80,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s rear shocker dust covers

n/s door mirror

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,082 miles

centre stop light

n/s and o/s rear shocker dust covers/bump stops

Fail 4 Jan 2013 76,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

centre stop light

n/s and o/s rear shocker dust covers/bump stops

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,892 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Small cut to outer sidewall N/S/F tyre.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 71,892 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Small cut to outer sidewall N/S/F tyre.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Small cut on sidewall N/S/F tyre.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 69,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Small cut on sidewall N/S/F tyre.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 66,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Large cut in nearside front tyre.(SIDEWALL)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,327 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 61,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 55,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/Side mirror cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,546 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 43,417 miles

both rear tyres cracked in sidewalls

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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BLZ 9627 is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BLZ 9627, 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 BLZ 9627 registered?

BLZ 9627 is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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