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R101 WKW

1997 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,565 mi
Last recorded59,565 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 WKW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2008 59,565 miles

Both front tyres pressures low and wearing on edges

Both wipers starting too striek

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

O/S/F headlight pattern slightly blurred

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

Vehicle body corroded in places

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2008 59,565 miles

Both front tyres pressures low and wearing on edges

Both wipers starting too striek

O/S/F headlight pattern slightly blurred

Vehicle body corroded in places

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,544 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 57,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,052 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2005 54,581 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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R101 WKW is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R101 WKW, 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 R101 WKW registered?

R101 WKW is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R101 WKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 WKW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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