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R132 EJV

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,406 mi
Last recorded97,406 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 EJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,622 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,679 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,812 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 64,821 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 64,821 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,626 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 62,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,869 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 61,869 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,258 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2013 58,254 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

All 4 tyres heavily perished- recommend replacement

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Parking brake travel long

Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,051 miles

sidewall cracking to nearside rear tyre

sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2012 57,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sidewall cracking to nearside rear tyre

sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2011 52,316 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,316 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,225 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,852 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 46,845 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,330 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,043 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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R132 EJV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R132 EJV, 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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R132 EJV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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