MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Dark glass film fitted to front door glass
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Dark glass film fitted to front door glass
Both rear number plate lamp lenses painted red but still illuminating number plate
Front wipers slightly smeary
Offside front tyre has wear signs of tyre been driven whilst flat
Rear exhaust clamp close to brake pipes but does not appear to be fouling
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Both rear number plate lamp lenses painted red but still illuminating number plate
Front wiper blades slightly smearing
Handbrake lever travel high
Offside front tyre has wear signs of tyre been driven whilst flat
Rear exhaust clamp very close to brake pipes but does not appear to be fouling
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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S429 UKM is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 S429 UKM, 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 S429 UKM registered?
S429 UKM is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 1999.
Is S429 UKM safe to buy?
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