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R121 FBE

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,615 mi
Last recorded57,615 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 57,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 57,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 56,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 56,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 55,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 53,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,672 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 52,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,807 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 50,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake discs pitted not braking on full surface

both rear service brake readings becoming low 50kg & 61kg

Fail 10 Mar 2012 50,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2012 50,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 24 Nov 2011 50,098 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have deterrioated

Fail 18 Aug 2010 49,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,604 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,329 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 39,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,932 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R121 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R121 FBE, 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 R121 FBE registered?

R121 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R121 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 FBE shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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