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R616 YVM

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,230 mi
Last recorded52,230 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 YVM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,230 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,220 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,275 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

battery loose in clamp

nearside front door hinge stay not connected?

offside rear wheel arch corroded

strong advise offside front tyre no tread inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2012 46,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

battery loose in clamp

nearside front door hinge stay not connected?

offside rear wheel arch corroded

strong advise offside front tyre no tread inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,486 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 40,486 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,900 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 36,895 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,966 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 28,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 22,741 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2005 20,100 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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R616 YVM is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R616 YVM, 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 R616 YVM registered?

R616 YVM is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R616 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 YVM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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