CarVerify

Free Car Check

R242 CMX

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,722 mi
Last recorded34,722 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 CMX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 34,722 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 34,522 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2020 33,360 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 33,338 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 33,338 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 32,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,411 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 32,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,159 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,587 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 29,587 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,719 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 26,025 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 24,621 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,746 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,152 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 21,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 19,380 miles

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

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
Full Seat Arosa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R242 CMX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 R242 CMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R242 CMX?

You can check the full history of R242 CMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R242 CMX registered?

R242 CMX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R242 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 CMX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R242 CMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R242 CMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.