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R120 CVV

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,024 mi
Last recorded40,024 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 40,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside nad rear bumper damaged no sharp edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded on edges

gearbox damp

nearside of vehicle damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate faded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 25,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded on edges

front bumper scratched

gearbox damp

nearside rear panel damaged

offside front door mirror housing damaged

offside rear wheel arch damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded on edges

front bumper scratched

gearbox damp

nearside rear panel damaged

offside front door mirror housing damaged

offside rear wheel arch damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,199 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

nearside front indicator lense is missing

Fail 24 Aug 2010 22,330 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

nearside front indicator lense is missing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,915 miles

deepish cracks in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,786 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,590 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 19,066 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 18,841 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 18,841 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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R120 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R120 CVV, 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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R120 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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