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S277 EKN

1999 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,346 mi
Last recorded132,346 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS277 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 132,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 4 Mar 2013 123,976 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 120,512 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 120,377 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 115,444 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 115,444 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 8 Mar 2010 106,104 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 8 Mar 2010 106,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Feb 2009 100,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 96,290 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 85,209 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 73,086 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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S277 EKN is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S277 EKN, 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 S277 EKN registered?

S277 EKN is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S277 EKN safe to buy?

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