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R277 LKX

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,470 mi
Last recorded110,470 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 LKX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 110,470 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both sills corroded/damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,333 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both sills damaged/corroded

offside front tyre worn

Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,196 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both outer sills corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

parking brake effort low

rear foot brake effort low

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,708 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs worn

nearside front wiper deteriorated

oil leak

outer sills corroded

parking brake effort low

rear foot brake effort low

Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,691 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 98,399 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 98,399 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 96,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

offside body panel corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 95,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

corrision offside body panel

Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,360 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 93,360 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,185 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 87,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 84,978 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 83,573 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 82,341 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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R277 LKX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R277 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.

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R277 LKX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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