MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,469 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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.
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.
Alternator belt automatic tensioner is out of alignment.
Front number plate deteriorating.
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.
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.
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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.
Is R232 BTX safe to buy?
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