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S381 CTC

1999 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,847 mi
Last recorded88,847 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 CTC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,847 miles

Centre brake bulb not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre,. side wall damage

Nearside panel trim damage

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,436 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,922 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,760 miles

N/S rear tyre perished on inside wall

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,172 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,145 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,690 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 82,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,492 miles

both front discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 80,692 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 80,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,036 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 76,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,153 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,968 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 61,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,040 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)

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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S381 CTC is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S381 CTC, 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 S381 CTC registered?

S381 CTC is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S381 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S381 CTC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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