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R344 YKM

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,895 mi
Last recorded80,895 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 YKM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,895 miles

n/s rear outer sill very corroded and thin but not holed

Fail 25 Jul 2014 80,895 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

gearbox oil leak, gear selector shaft oil seal

n/s rear outer sill very corroded and thin but not holed

orange rope stuck in o/s front brake

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,644 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,644 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,242 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s door mirror damaged and mirror glass missing

rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 71,242 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s door mirror damaged and mirror glass missing

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,278 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,739 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,625 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 55,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,731 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 47,731 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear shock absorber cover broken

rear silencer outer skin rusting through

Pass 22 Aug 2005 43,505 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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R344 YKM is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R344 YKM, 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 R344 YKM registered?

R344 YKM is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 October 1997.

Is R344 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 YKM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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