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R114 CTG

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,877 mi
Last recorded93,877 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 CTG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,681 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 5 Sep 2019 93,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 5 Sep 2018 92,922 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,400 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,354 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r sills slightly damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls and treads slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 30 Aug 2012 59,434 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,935 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,976 miles

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)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,014 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 15,358 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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R114 CTG is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R114 CTG, 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 R114 CTG registered?

R114 CTG is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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