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R273 LKX

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,602 mi
Last recorded132,602 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 LKX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 132,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 127,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear road wheel appears not to be sitting central on the hub, advise checking spigot ring for pressence and location

offside rear road wheel appears not to be sitting central on the hub, advise checking spigot ring for pressence and location

Pass 8 Mar 2011 122,614 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front feeds corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 120,165 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 120,163 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 116,102 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 98,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 88,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 80,959 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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R273 LKX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R273 LKX, 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 R273 LKX registered?

R273 LKX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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