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R43 FMV

1998 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,483 mi
Last recorded38,483 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 FMV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 38,483 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 35,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 33,937 miles

frt tyres worn edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 May 2016 31,990 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,533 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracking but not yet exposing canvas.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 30,533 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracking but not yet exposing canvas.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,545 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 29,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,338 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish but not yet exposing canvas

nearside wiper end split but still clears screen

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,897 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,886 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,406 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,038 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,544 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,069 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,272 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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R43 FMV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 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 R43 FMV, 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 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R43 FMV registered?

R43 FMV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R43 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 FMV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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