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S432 EAP

1999 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,471 mi
Last recorded108,471 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS432 EAP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 108,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 106,062 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 106,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake hoses starting to split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,831 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,861 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 95,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,357 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 87,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 80,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,737 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,290 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,893 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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S432 EAP 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 S432 EAP, 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 S432 EAP registered?

S432 EAP is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S432 EAP safe to buy?

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