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R451 CKN

1997 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,632 mi
Last recorded86,632 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 CKN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,632 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 86,628 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,936 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 75,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,084 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 71,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,925 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 62,925 miles

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,977 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,900 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,524 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 49,021 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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R451 CKN is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R451 CKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R451 CKN registered?

R451 CKN is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R451 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 CKN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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