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R220 XYA

1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,460 mi
Last recorded104,460 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI66,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 XYA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 104,460 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 104,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer side wall.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 83,254 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 83,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,317 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 24 Oct 2006 59,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 18 Nov 2005 38,921 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 38,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R220 XYA is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 66,026 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 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R220 XYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R220 XYA registered?

R220 XYA is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R220 XYA safe to buy?

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