MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,268 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage to front number plate but plate is legible and secure
n/s doorstep is corroded but not holed
o/s inner door handle is missing but able to open door from inside by pulling wire rod
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage to front number plate but plate is legible and secure
n/s doorstep is corroded but not holed
o/s inner door handle is missing but able to open door from inside by pulling wire rod
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R179 MJF is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R179 MJF, 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 R179 MJF registered?
R179 MJF is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 August 1997.
Is R179 MJF safe to buy?
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