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R617 EKN

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,895 mi
Last recorded52,895 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2022 52,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front seat not original

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,884 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,850 miles

corrosion to suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,793 miles

Offside door step corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,503 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 52,464 miles

horn weak

rear service brakes - reduced effort

slight play in both rear wheelbearings

Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,410 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,352 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,105 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,057 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,044 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,015 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,142 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,261 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,203 miles

front no plate cracked

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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R617 EKN is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R617 EKN, 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 R617 EKN registered?

R617 EKN is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R617 EKN safe to buy?

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