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R342 UKM

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,628 mi
Last recorded70,628 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 UKM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside mirror back missing

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 70,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,775 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2015 68,774 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,872 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 66,872 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2013 54,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 52,530 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 52,530 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 50,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 48,128 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 48,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,983 miles

front brakes slight binding maybe gearbox

Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,650 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2007 39,109 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2007 39,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,974 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack.

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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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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What year was R342 UKM registered?

R342 UKM is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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