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R965 YNB

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,023 mi
Last recorded50,023 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 YNB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 50,023 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 50,023 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 46,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/r outer sill

Fail 30 Apr 2025 46,654 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 20 May 2024 43,957 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 43,854 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 40,652 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 37,137 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 37,135 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 35,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 34,495 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 34,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,190 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,240 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,437 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,532 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,471 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,673 miles

o/s sill damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,404 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,436 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,357 miles

offside sill damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,346 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,812 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,570 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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R965 YNB is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R965 YNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R965 YNB registered?

R965 YNB is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R965 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R965 YNB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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