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S461 SEL

1999 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,043 mi
Last recorded34,043 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 SEL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 34,043 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 34,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,637 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,925 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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S461 SEL is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S461 SEL, 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

How do I check the history of S461 SEL?

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What year was S461 SEL registered?

S461 SEL is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S461 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S461 SEL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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