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S172 KRN

1999 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,129 mi
Last recorded73,129 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 KRN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,129 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting weak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,206 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting b racket detached/corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2012 70,161 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

centre exhaust mounting b racket detached/corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,150 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2011 65,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,243 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both door mirror casings damaged

front number plate cracked

offside rear shock absorber casing insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,386 miles

front reg plate slightly damaged

slight play to o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 Nov 2009 56,386 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front reg plate slightly damaged

slight play to o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,748 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 49,748 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 45,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,090 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,968 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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S172 KRN is a 1999 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S172 KRN, 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 S172 KRN registered?

S172 KRN is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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