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R893 UBL

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,029 mi
Last recorded54,029 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 UBL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,029 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill/support sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,578 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,516 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,918 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 50,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,914 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,552 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,630 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 43,630 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,146 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,046 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 39,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,199 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,339 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,190 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,083 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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R893 UBL is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R893 UBL, 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 R893 UBL registered?

R893 UBL is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R893 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R893 UBL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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