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R402 GKX

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,520 mi
Last recorded81,520 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 GKX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 81,520 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 81,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 78,108 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 73,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 70,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 65,221 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,857 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 59,854 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to outer sill n/s

dampness to o/s/f shock

Fail 25 May 2007 54,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to n/s outer sill panel †front lower arm rear bushes starting bonding failure †blow from cat/centre section joint †lower reading on n/s handbrake †21% front brake inbalance at time of test

Pass 25 May 2007 54,730 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill panel †front lower arm rear bushes starting bonding failure †blow from cat/centre section joint †lower reading on n/s handbrake †21% front brake inbalance at time of test

Pass 15 May 2006 46,722 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 46,699 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both lower arm rear bushes starting bonding failure †pads getting low

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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R402 GKX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R402 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R402 GKX registered?

R402 GKX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R402 GKX safe to buy?

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