MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,895 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s rear outer sill very corroded and thin but not holed
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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