MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,628 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside mirror back missing
rear exhaust tail pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside mirror back missing
rear exhaust tail pipe corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
corrosion to o/s and n/s around door lock clasps on "B" pillars
corrosion to o/s door shut
slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing
tailpipe corroded
front brakes slight binding maybe gearbox
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres starting to crack.
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R342 UKM is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 R342 UKM, 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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R342 UKM is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 1997.
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