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R702 AEW

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,213 mi
Last recorded85,213 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 AEW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 85,213 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 69,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 63,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 55,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 27 Nov 2009 51,694 miles

1.offside wing mirror damaged. 2.rear wiper blade worn. 3.offside door damaged. 4.nearside rear sill/floor corroded poor condition.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre outer side small tear.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,694 miles

1.offside wing mirror damaged. 2.rear wiper blade worn. 3.offside door damaged. 4.nearside rear sill/floor corroded poor condition.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre outer side small tear.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,909 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished.

Offside front door and mirror damaged.

Offside rear tyre perishing and small cut.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on inner tyre wall,advise immiediate renew

very slight free play and noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Nov 2007 44,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on inner tyre wall,advise immiediate renew

very slight free play and noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,048 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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R702 AEW is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R702 AEW, 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 R702 AEW registered?

R702 AEW is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R702 AEW safe to buy?

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