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R125 FBE

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,012 mi
Last recorded76,012 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,012 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight exhaust blow

slight leak o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 16 Mar 2011 76,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight exhaust blow

slight leak o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,681 miles

nearside passenger door inner handle missing but door opens using cable

Fail 4 Mar 2010 68,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside passenger door inner handle missing but door opens using cable

Pass 14 Mar 2009 66,910 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,483 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,003 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,542 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 54,542 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,171 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 53,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 52,177 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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R125 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R125 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 R125 FBE registered?

R125 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R125 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 FBE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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