CarVerify

Free Car Check

R275 BJA

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,441 mi
Last recorded37,441 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 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

RegistrationR275 BJA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,441 miles

nearside and offside floor section to inner sill corroded around floor grommits area's

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm's corroded

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front drive shaft corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 37,320 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside and offside floor section to inner sill corroded around floor grommits area's

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm's corroded

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front drive shaft corroded

vehicle was presented with drivers window open to gain access when exiting vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,805 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,768 miles

Both rear tyres cracked replace soon

Front discs corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,037 miles

Nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,263 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,548 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,344 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
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

R275 BJA is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R275 BJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R275 BJA?

You can check the full history of R275 BJA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R275 BJA registered?

R275 BJA is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R275 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 BJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R275 BJA 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 R275 BJA. 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.