MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres cracking on inner walls
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
battery security poor
n/s headlight pattern poor
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
battery security poor
n/s headlight pattern poor
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R81 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 R81 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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What year was R81 CVV registered?
R81 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R81 CVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R81 CVV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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