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R117 KWT

1998 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,749 mi
Last recorded117,749 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 KWT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 117,749 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 107,901 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 96,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,637 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 89,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 76,330 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 64,768 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 54,924 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 54,923 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hanbrake travel could be improved.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R117 KWT is a 1998 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R117 KWT, 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 R117 KWT registered?

R117 KWT is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R117 KWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 KWT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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