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R464 DGK

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 DGK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,683 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 71,416 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,513 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 68,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,894 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 63,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,457 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 48,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,708 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 45,697 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,756 miles

rear tyres and n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 21 Mar 2013 42,943 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,615 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,615 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 38,001 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,937 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 34,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 32,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,243 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,639 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,819 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,448 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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R464 DGK is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R464 DGK, 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 R464 DGK registered?

R464 DGK is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R464 DGK safe to buy?

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