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R190 FBE

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,703 mi
Last recorded97,703 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 97,703 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 97,692 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rear sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,383 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 93,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,818 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 87,739 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,301 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,674 miles

engine miss fire on idle

Fail 12 Apr 2013 65,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine miss fire on idle

Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

n/s/f brake disc very poor condition inner braking surface

o/s/r tyre 2.mm tread and bald inner. 155/70 13

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Thermostat housing coolant leak

Wiper condition

Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Thermostat housing coolant leak

Wiper condition

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,935 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs rusty

Front suspension components rusty n/s and o/s

Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Front brake discs rusty

Front suspension components rusty n/s and o/s

Handbrake travel

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,956 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,480 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,905 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,535 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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R190 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 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 R190 FBE, 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 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R190 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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