MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,599 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak engine/gearbox ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Forward chassis leg has surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of age cracks (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill near trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Forward chassis leg has surface corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of age cracks (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion around fuel filler cap
corrosion in n/s inner door cill
corrosion in n/s outer cill
corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch
corrosion in o/s/ inner door cill
corrosion in o/s/ outer cill
corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch
n/s/door check strap broken
n/s/f o/s/f lower wishbones corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion around fuel filler cap
corrosion in n/s inner door cill
corrosion in n/s outer cill
corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch
corrosion in o/s/ inner door cill
corrosion in o/s/ outer cill
corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch
n/s/door check strap broken
n/s/f o/s/f lower wishbones corroded
offside rear tyre perishing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs pitted
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
both rear wheel arches very rusty
nearside mirror cover broken
rear exhaust box very poor slightly leaking
front discs inner edges pitted
front lower suspension arm bushes starting to un bond
rear silencer corroded
sump gasket weeping
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front discs inner edges pitted
front lower suspension arm bushes starting to un bond
rear silencer corroded
sump gasket weeping
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat not secure in belt !!!
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
slight wear in front nearside lower arm bush
surface corrosion on front suspension components and calipers †
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R152 SJH is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 SJH, 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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R152 SJH is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 November 1997.
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