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R255 KBX

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,983 mi
Last recorded56,983 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 KBX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 56,983 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion front/ rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,283 miles

Rear axle and suspension components are extensively corroded.

Rear brake backplates corroded.

horn switch located on dashboard

Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,251 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 47,251 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,959 miles

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,903 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,993 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 26,993 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 24,815 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,376 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,523 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 15,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,764 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four fitted road wheels have slight corosion

Fail 2 Jun 2008 14,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four fitted road wheels have slight corosion

Pass 2 Jun 2007 14,200 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 14,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 13,581 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 13,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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R255 KBX is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 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 R255 KBX, 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 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R255 KBX is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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