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R622 YVM

1997 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,049 mi
Last recorded69,049 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 YVM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,350 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 66,350 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 66,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 Oct 2013 61,931 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

long handbrake travel

low effort n/s/park prake

Fail 16 Nov 2012 54,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

long handbrake travel

low effort n/s/park prake

Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,641 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 44,907 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 44,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,335 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 37,335 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn right to limit and wearing uneven

both sides rear wheel arches getting corroded

drivers door step getting corroded

exhaust centre getting corroded and leaking slightly

n/s front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,304 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,304 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

n/s front tyre siewall scrubbed

Pass 7 Sep 2005 29,127 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R622 YVM is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R622 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 R622 YVM registered?

R622 YVM is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R622 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 YVM shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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