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R133 YKO

1998 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,685 mi
Last recorded44,685 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 YKO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,685 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,352 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 31,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,549 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,519 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 28,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,180 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,148 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,152 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 24,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,326 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 16,723 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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R133 YKO is a 1998 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R133 YKO, 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 R133 YKO registered?

R133 YKO is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R133 YKO safe to buy?

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