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R450 KKV

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,473 mi
Last recorded101,473 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 KKV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 101,473 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 101,079 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

discs worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

discs worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 May 2014 94,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 94,789 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Anti-roll bar linkage 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

Pass 10 May 2013 85,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 75,695 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 75,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 65,361 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 57,947 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,083 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 49,079 miles

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated/poor condition

o/s/f indicator lens missing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,201 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 40,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,091 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 32,685 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 32,685 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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R450 KKV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R450 KKV, 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 R450 KKV registered?

R450 KKV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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