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S372 JLX

1999 Seat Arosa

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,767 mi
Last recorded73,767 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS372 JLX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 73,767 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 67,368 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,368 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,638 miles

alternator drive belt cracking advice change

engine noise

offside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge advice change

offside rear tyre cracking advice change

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,231 miles

engine noise

offside rear tyre cracking advice change

offside windscreen wiper blade worn advice change

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,118 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front wheel damaged on outer lip

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,076 miles

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 12 Feb 2009 53,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,636 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blade split

nearside front tyre on legal limit inner edge

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Feb 2008 51,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front wiper blade split

nearside front tyre on legal limit inner edge

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,112 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust blowing from rear box

offside front wheel damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,100 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 45,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S372 JLX is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S372 JLX, 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 S372 JLX registered?

S372 JLX is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S372 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S372 JLX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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