MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
rear wiper blade split
Drivers mirror cover damaged
Drivers mirror cover damaged
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
damage to near side front indicator lens/water inside lens
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to near side front indicator lens/water inside lens
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R490 DGK is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R490 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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How do I check the history of R490 DGK?
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What year was R490 DGK registered?
R490 DGK is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 October 1997.
Is R490 DGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R490 DGK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R490 DGK have outstanding finance?
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