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R72 UKM

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,819 mi
Last recorded42,819 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 UKM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,722 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise when rotated (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,946 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,574 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 39,574 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,356 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 38,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,731 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,181 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

high level brake light has 2 0f 6 bulbs innoperative

osr tyre starting to deteriorate

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2009 31,279 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate weathered but still servicable

high level brake light has 1 out of 5 bulbs not working

nsr tyre starting to wear out of shape

osf tyre balding on inner corner

osr brake noisy in operation

osr tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear number plate damaged but still servicable

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,279 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate weathered but still servicable

high level brake light has 1 out of 5 bulbs not working

nsr tyre starting to wear out of shape

osf tyre balding on inner corner

osr brake noisy in operation

osr tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear number plate damaged but still servicable

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,290 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust connection deteriorating

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front to centre exhaust connection deteriorating

high level stop lamp only partly illuminating

osf and osr tyres deteriorating

osf tyre bald on inner edge

rear number plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,287 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

osf tyre balding on inner edge and deteriorating

osr tyre deteriorating

Fail 24 Sep 2007 27,287 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

osf tyre balding on inner edge and deteriorating

osr tyre deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,856 miles

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

long travel on hand brake lever

osr tyre deteriorating

rear number plate cracked

slight exhaust blow from rear box joint

Fail 27 Sep 2006 24,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake lever

osr tyre deteriorating

rear number plate cracked

slight exhaust leak from rear box joint

Pass 28 Sep 2005 22,805 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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R72 UKM is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R72 UKM, 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 R72 UKM registered?

R72 UKM is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R72 UKM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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