MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both front flexy brake hoses have slight perishing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear wheel arches corroding
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear wheel arches corroding
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre damaged
nearside rear sill and arch corroding
offside rear arch corroding
N/S WASH DELIVERY POOR.CORROSION STARTING MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.PADS CLOSE LIMIT.
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R442 ADV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue 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 R442 ADV, 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 R442 ADV registered?
R442 ADV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 October 1997.
Is R442 ADV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R442 ADV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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