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R610 NBL

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,057 mi
Last recorded125,057 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 NBL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 125,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 121,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid-section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to excess (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 121,514 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back-box to mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to excess (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 118,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 118,304 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box mid box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 115,055 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box mid box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 110,809 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever travel

nearside and offside front flexi hoses perished

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

nearside front chassis corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside door step corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust joint leaking

seat belt anchorage welded and undersealed near side

Fail 30 Sep 2019 110,674 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever travel

nearside and offside front flexi hoses perished

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

nearside front chassis corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside door step corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust joint leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2018 104,117 miles

front brakes slight fluctuation

nearside front tyre worn

nearside outer sill damaged

offside and nearside front flexis perished

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside door step corroded

oil leak

play in offside rear wheel bearing

rear number plate

Fail 11 Oct 2018 104,016 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front brakes slight fluctuation

nearside front tyre worn

nearside outer sill damaged

offside and nearside front flexis perished

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside door step corroded

oil leak

play in offside rear wheel bearing

rear number plate

Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,410 miles

front and rear exhaust joints leaking

nearside outer sill damaged

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside door step corrded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,491 miles

Front & Rear exhaust joints leaking

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover

Offside wiper blade

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,909 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres worn

Offside rear arch rusty

Offside wiper blade

Rear exhaust joint slight leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,302 miles

Centre exhaust rusty & slight leak

Nearside & offside front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 26 Oct 2013 73,844 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2013 73,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,103 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres bald inside edges

Fail 26 Oct 2012 69,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres bald inside edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,911 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside front wishbone rear bush

Rear exhaust joint slight leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,367 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 58,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,014 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 50,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,684 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

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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R610 NBL is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R610 NBL, 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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R610 NBL is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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