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R595 BDV

1997 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,789 mi
Last recorded66,789 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 BDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,789 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off/side front lower suspention arm has corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,667 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,189 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 62,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,822 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

N/s inner doorframe starting to corrode

Fail 12 Mar 2010 58,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate poor

Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,813 miles

Rear number plate poor

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,568 miles

gearbox mounting bolt loose

rear number plate light loose

Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,424 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,598 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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R595 BDV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R595 BDV, 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 R595 BDV registered?

R595 BDV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R595 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R595 BDV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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