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R614 YNG

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,991 mi
Last recorded50,991 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 YNG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,991 miles

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

Offside Front door handle insecure (but works)

Fail 10 Jun 2019 50,976 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door handle insecure (but works)

Pass 21 May 2018 44,946 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 May 2018 44,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2017 43,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front headlight has condensation in lens

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

steering column cover missing

temperature gauge broken

Fail 9 May 2017 43,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split 18" blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front headlight has condensation in lens

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

steering column cover missing

temperature gauge broken

Pass 19 May 2016 42,518 miles

steering colum cover is missing

temperature gauge not working

Fail 15 May 2016 42,452 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play steering wheel has play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

steering colum cover is missing

temperature gauge not working

Pass 19 May 2015 46,125 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Fail 16 May 2015 46,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,760 miles

handbrake nearly into reserve travel

o/s/f indicator lens missing

slight play in steering column, lower bush or joint

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,839 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 43,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 23 Jun 2012 42,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,807 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,939 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,603 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,984 miles

both rear tyres perishing

handbrake travel near limets

Pass 16 May 2006 36,146 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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R614 YNG is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R614 YNG, 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 R614 YNG registered?

R614 YNG is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R614 YNG safe to buy?

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