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R152 CVV

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,321 mi
Last recorded74,321 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,321 miles

Drivers door inner handle faulty.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r wheelbearing noisey.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 74,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Drivers door inner handle faulty.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r wheelbearing noisey.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 65,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,362 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,516 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

front indicators fading

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,682 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,149 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,741 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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R152 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R152 CVV, 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 R152 CVV registered?

R152 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R152 CVV safe to buy?

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