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R365 KKH

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,924 mi
Last recorded59,924 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 KKH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,301 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 56,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nsf headlight lens damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,979 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 43,979 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 36,460 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 36,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 29,427 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 29,427 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R365 KKH is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R365 KKH, 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 R365 KKH registered?

R365 KKH is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 October 1997.

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