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R401 GKX

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,938 mi
Last recorded66,938 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 GKX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 66,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper has slight damage

Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,938 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

discs slight corrosion front both sides

Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs surface corrosion due to lack of use

Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,409 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,059 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 61,059 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,494 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 58,494 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,522 miles

both front wish bone arm bushes cracking

both rear tyres cracking outside

Fail 18 Mar 2016 53,522 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive unable to connect the emission pipe. (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low both head light low (1.8)

both front wish bone arm bushes cracking

both rear tyres cracking outside

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,064 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,193 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,216 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,158 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,782 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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R401 GKX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R401 GKX, 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 R401 GKX registered?

R401 GKX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R401 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 GKX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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