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R213 CWY

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,685 mi
Last recorded74,685 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 CWY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,898 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

x2 rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2014 64,898 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

x2 rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,684 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,289 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 58,865 miles

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

wipers

Pass 23 Feb 2008 53,301 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 46,046 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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R213 CWY is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R213 CWY, 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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What year was R213 CWY registered?

R213 CWY is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R213 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 CWY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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