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R440 CVV

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,500 mi
Last recorded35,500 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,500 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 33,612 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,822 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)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,531 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade u/s and needs screen wash in water

Fail 12 Mar 2015 23,531 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade u/s and needs screen wash in water

tight git dad put hand in pocket and fit car hehe

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,184 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,179 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,048 miles

slight damage to offside rear road rim

slight fluid leak from power steering pump

Fail 10 Mar 2010 18,025 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight amount of oil around power steering pump

Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,025 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight amount of oil around power steering pump

Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,959 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,691 miles

front brake discs

offside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,350 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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R440 CVV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black 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 R440 CVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R440 CVV?

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What year was R440 CVV registered?

R440 CVV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R440 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 CVV 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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