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S244 BWP

1999 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,536 mi
Last recorded69,536 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 BWP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,536 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 67,899 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,244 miles

both o/s tyre have small cracks

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,300 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,165 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 49,609 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 41,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r bumpstop broken but should still function

slight play in both front strutt top nrubber bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,077 miles

n/s/r bumpstop broken but should still function

slight play in both front strutt top nrubber bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,988 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,628 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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S244 BWP is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S244 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 S244 BWP registered?

S244 BWP is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S244 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S244 BWP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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