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S429 UKM

1999 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,569 mi
Last recorded93,569 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 UKM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,569 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 16 Apr 2013 93,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,802 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 87,802 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 80,666 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,666 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,907 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 70,288 miles

Dark glass film fitted to front door glass

Fail 15 Apr 2009 70,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Dark glass film fitted to front door glass

Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,449 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,101 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,658 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 60,658 miles

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?

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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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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