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R126 XDC

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,365 mi
Last recorded56,365 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 XDC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 56,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all suspension springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 55,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 55,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 52,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,896 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 36,166 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 30,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,660 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 24,660 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,992 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 15,987 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 15,987 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 15,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,466 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 14,296 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,443 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,735 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,882 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,288 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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R126 XDC is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R126 XDC, 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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R126 XDC is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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