MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both outersills undersealed
one bulb out in high level stop lamp
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rub marks on inner front wheel arches
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both outersills undersealed
one bulb out in high level stop lamp
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rub marks on inner front wheel arches
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes corroded
nearside rear tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
underbody corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes corroded
nearside rear tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
underbody corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise both rear tyres perished
advise n/s/r sill damaged
advise o/s headlamp slightly insecure
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise both rear tyres perished
advise n/s/r sill damaged
advise o/s headlamp slightly insecure
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Body damage to n/s of vehicle
Both front tyres worn on inside edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body damage to n/s of vehicle
Both front tyres worn on inside edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front lower suspension arms corroded.
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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R169 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R169 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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R169 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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