CarVerify

Free Car Check

R620 NBL

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,722 mi
Last recorded92,722 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 NBL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 92,722 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 92,722 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 92,652 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,692 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 80,860 miles

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Centre stop lamp has one lamp inop

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,860 miles

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Centre stop lamp has one lamp inop

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,540 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to come away from its bonding

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,500 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns/f lower arm bush starting to perish

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,894 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,433 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
Full Seat Arosa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R620 NBL is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc 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 R620 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R620 NBL?

You can check the full history of R620 NBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R620 NBL registered?

R620 NBL is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R620 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 NBL 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.

Does R620 NBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R620 NBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.