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DJZ 3132

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,225 mi
Last recorded138,225 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 3132
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 138,225 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 127,005 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 127,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 117,927 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 117,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,488 miles

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding

nsf tyre wearing on edges

starter motor faulty

Fail 6 Nov 2013 105,485 miles

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

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding

nsf tyre wearing on edges

starter motor faulty

Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,624 miles

both front brake flexis perished

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

oil leak

windscreen marked

Fail 3 Nov 2012 100,532 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexis perished

nearside tyre side wall perished

oil leak

parking brake travel long

slight exhaust blow

windscreen marked

Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

exhaust poorly fitted

nearside headlamp aim on upper limits

Fail 4 Jan 2012 96,070 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

exhaust poorly fitted

nearside headlamp aim on upper limits

Fail 29 Dec 2011 95,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust hitting under side of vehicle

nearside head lamp aim adjusted

nearside rear tyre sidewall lightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2011 90,559 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 90,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,837 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 73,450 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 73,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 70,662 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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DJZ 3132 is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DJZ 3132, 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 DJZ 3132 registered?

DJZ 3132 is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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