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S137 BWP

1999 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,544 mi
Last recorded36,544 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 BWP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,544 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 36,544 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,439 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 35,439 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,306 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,859 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 32,859 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,844 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 29,844 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,093 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 28,091 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,930 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 24,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,775 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 23,594 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,594 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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S137 BWP is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,778 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 S137 BWP, 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 27 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S137 BWP registered?

S137 BWP is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S137 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S137 BWP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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