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R232 BTX

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,469 mi
Last recorded75,469 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 BTX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 75,469 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,402 miles

Both rear tyres have nails in the tread, and n/s is close to the limit.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake valve operation is stiff.

Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Slight leaks from exhaust joints.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 69,402 miles

Both rear tyres have nails in the tread, and n/s is close to the limit.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear brake valve operation is stiff.

Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Slight leaks from exhaust joints.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,037 miles

Alternator belt automatic tensioner is out of alignment.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 65,037 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Alternator belt automatic tensioner is out of alignment.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Rear exhaust is deteriorating.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 65,025 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Corrosion on bodywork.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate cracked.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit & has nails in the tread.

Rear exhaust is starting to leak.

Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,272 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,597 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 45,729 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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R232 BTX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R232 BTX, 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 R232 BTX registered?

R232 BTX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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