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R443 UYC

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,735 mi
Last recorded38,735 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 UYC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,735 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 38,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,187 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 32,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,377 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 28,377 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,331 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 24,328 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,815 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,097 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,999 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 15,636 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 UYC is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

R443 UYC is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R443 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 UYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R443 UYC have outstanding finance?

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