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R675 KKS

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,808 mi
Last recorded44,808 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 KKS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2011 44,808 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 37,516 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 37,516 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,888 miles

Some corrosion on front and front to rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,885 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,792 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 29,792 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,695 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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R675 KKS is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R675 KKS, 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 R675 KKS registered?

R675 KKS is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R675 KKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R675 KKS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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