MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front wipers split
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front discs pitted
nearside rear tyre is perishing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre is perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Not all L.E.D.s are working in cetre brake ligh5t bulb. †Brake servo pipe cracked advise new. †Oil level low. †Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearning.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic 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)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R85 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R85 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 R85 CVV registered?
R85 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R85 CVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R85 CVV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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