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R985 UKL

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,187 mi
Last recorded83,187 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 UKL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 83,187 miles

Blow on exhaust

Corrosion to both sills

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn

Fail 20 May 2016 83,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Blow on exhaust

Corrosion to both sills

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn

Pass 27 May 2015 81,849 miles

Bonding letting go on n/s/f & o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bushes

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f suspension lower arms

Corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 27 May 2015 81,849 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonding letting go on n/s/f & o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bushes

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f suspension lower arms

Corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 23 May 2014 80,275 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arms

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension lower arms rear bushes in poor condition

N/s/f indicator lens insecure

Fail 23 May 2014 80,275 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arms

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension lower arms rear bushes in poor condition

N/s/f indicator lens insecure

Pass 24 May 2013 78,014 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 78,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 73,480 miles

Bonding starting to let go on both front suspension lower arms rear bushes

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 73,480 miles

Bonding starting to let go on both front suspension lower arms rear bushes

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 68,324 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 68,324 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 58,467 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 58,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 54,276 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

starter motor sticking

Pass 29 May 2009 54,276 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

starter motor sticking

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,874 miles

vehicle presenter be aware front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,277 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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R985 UKL is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R985 UKL, 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 R985 UKL registered?

R985 UKL is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R985 UKL safe to buy?

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