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R78 CVV

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,450 mi
Last recorded57,450 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 57,450 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Flexible brake pipe union not fitted correctly

Fail 29 Jun 2022 57,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Flexible brake pipe union not fitted correctly

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (plastic covered type swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened covered with surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers slightly deteriorated

coolant level on min

driver door check strap slightly deteriorated

driver seat head rest not fitted

slight corrosion in both rear wheel arches

steering wheel rubber grip worn slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2020 57,297 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (plastic covered type swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened covered with surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers slightly deteriorated

coolant level on min

driver door check strap slightly deteriorated

driver seat head rest not fitted

slight corrosion in both rear wheel arches

steering wheel rubber grip worn slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion in outer wheel arch

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Rear slight corrosion in outer wheel arch

Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,043 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers insecure

offside parking brake low effort

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,534 miles

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

aux belt deteriorated

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated

condensation in o/s/r light lens

coolant leak

front brake discs slighty deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r foot brake efforts low but met requirements

n/s/r tyre heavily perrished

o/s/f shock absorber leaking very slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

oil leak

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,928 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,803 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,803 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,401 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,618 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 66,618 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,139 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 61,750 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 60,337 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 60,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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R78 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R78 CVV, 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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R78 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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