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S215 RBD

1999 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,452 mi
Last recorded70,452 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 RBD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,452 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,263 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 70,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,502 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,259 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 63,251 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,102 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 50,239 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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S215 RBD is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S215 RBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S215 RBD registered?

S215 RBD is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S215 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S215 RBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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