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R303 KSF

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,842 mi
Last recorded132,842 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 KSF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 132,842 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 132,842 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 128,572 miles

see original

Fail 2 Mar 2007 128,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

air bag light staying on

brake pipe at floor & to n/s/r hub both coroding

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r shocker dust cover broken

Pass 14 Feb 2006 124,449 miles

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Fail 13 Feb 2006 124,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

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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R303 KSF is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R303 KSF, 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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What year was R303 KSF registered?

R303 KSF is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R303 KSF safe to buy?

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