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R642 AWA

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,914 mi
Last recorded97,914 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 AWA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,914 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front disc inner face edges corroded/pitted

coolant bottle below min

nearside rear tyre inner edge stepped/worn

offside front door opens with tie wrap from inside

offside front seat back handle broken

oil around front of engine block

Fail 9 Feb 2016 97,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front disc inner face edges corroded/pitted

coolant bottle below min

nearside rear tyre inner edge stepped/worn

offside front door opens with tie wrap from inside

offside front seat back handle broken

oil around front of engine block

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,397 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 91,397 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,153 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 85,153 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,600 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 79,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 72,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,630 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking offside rear needs replacing soon

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,657 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking quite bad and slightly distorted needs replacing soon

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,500 miles

offside rear tyre cracking needs replacing soon

Fail 3 Oct 2008 59,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear tyre cracking needs replacing soon

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,526 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 53,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,808 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 44,614 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 44,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R642 AWA is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 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 R642 AWA, 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 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R642 AWA registered?

R642 AWA is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R642 AWA safe to buy?

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