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R250 CMX

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,586 mi
Last recorded63,586 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 CMX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 63,586 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,442 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 59,167 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 57,542 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 55,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,230 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 54,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,615 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,331 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,138 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,364 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,506 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,471 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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R250 CMX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R250 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

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What year was R250 CMX registered?

R250 CMX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R250 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 CMX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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