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R933 WYD

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

144,095 mi
Last recorded144,095 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 WYD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 144,095 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 144,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 140,060 miles

Carried out suitable checks to passengers seat belts at this time (child seats in position).

Handbrake efficency just meets is requirements.

N.S.F headlamp lens is fractured (crack does not effect light aim).

N.S.R bumper has damage but is not effecting its security

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 140,060 miles

Carried out suitable checks to passengers seat belts at this time (child seats in position).

Handbrake efficency just meets is requirements.

N.S.F headlamp lens is fractured (crack does not effect light aim).

N.S.R bumper has damage but is not effecting its security

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 139,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMAGE TO N/S/R CORNER OF BODY

N/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

Pass 20 Jun 2007 129,522 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 129,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2006 119,079 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 118,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Full Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI reliability report

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R933 WYD is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 63,933 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 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R933 WYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R933 WYD registered?

R933 WYD is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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