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R462 WNO

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,790 mi
Last recorded85,790 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 WNO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,790 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,153 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2016 82,152 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,421 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 75,077 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 75,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,321 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,975 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 54,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

starting to corode round nearside door latch

Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,750 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

starting to corode round nearside door latch

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,617 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damage

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde close to limit

Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,598 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 43,961 miles

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

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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R462 WNO is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R462 WNO, 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 R462 WNO registered?

R462 WNO is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R462 WNO safe to buy?

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