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R143 EDV

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,061 mi
Last recorded90,061 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 EDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 90,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,840 miles

O/s park cable in poor condition!

Hi - viz brake light elements "some not working"

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 89,840 miles

Hi - viz brake light elements "some not working"

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

O/s park cable in poor condition!

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 81,847 miles

Rear hi - viz brake light (3 led's not working)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 81,847 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear hi - viz brake light (3 led's not working)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 73,278 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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R143 EDV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 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 R143 EDV, 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 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R143 EDV registered?

R143 EDV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R143 EDV safe to buy?

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