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R456 EVM

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,874 mi
Last recorded88,874 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 EVM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,874 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Jun 2009 88,874 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

drivers lower door hinge has excess movement

nearside rear shock absorber rubber bump stop deteriated

offside rear shock absorber rubber bump stop deteriated

Fail 16 Nov 2007 81,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

drivers lower door hinge has excess movement

nearside rear shock absorber rubber bump stop deteriated

offside rear shock absorber rubber bump stop deteriated

Pass 30 May 2006 64,609 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Full Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI reliability report

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R456 EVM is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 63,933 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 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R456 EVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R456 EVM registered?

R456 EVM is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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