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N14 AMK

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,343 mi
Last recorded57,343 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 AMK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,343 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge[o/s/f slick on inner edge]

oil filter badly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 57,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush[wishbone arm] (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge[o/s/f slick on inner edge]

oil filter badly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,573 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords big nail 1557013 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,756 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 43,756 miles

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

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

both front wishbone arm rear bushes worn

n/s/r tyre cracking in sidewalls

Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,025 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,100 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,318 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,967 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 31,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,090 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 28,424 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 28,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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N14 AMK is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 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 N14 AMK, 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 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N14 AMK registered?

N14 AMK is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is N14 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 AMK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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