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R443 ADV

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,584 mi
Last recorded109,584 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 ADV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 109,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2014 109,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,662 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and close to 2mm

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,445 miles

rear tyres 2.5 mm

Fail 5 Sep 2012 92,445 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres 2.5 mm

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,497 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear 165/65R13T tyre approx 2.5mm

offside rear 165/65R13T tyre approx 3mm

offside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,231 miles

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

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

nearside front 165/65R13T tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2009 75,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 72,565 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,950 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 67,264 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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R443 ADV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R443 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 R443 ADV registered?

R443 ADV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R443 ADV safe to buy?

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