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S497 NBD

1999 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,850 mi
Last recorded60,850 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 NBD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 60,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 55,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall/tread-no cords appear to be on show (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,370 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,284 miles

Nearside Front head lamp has stone chip but not effecting beam pattern .

Fail 13 Apr 2017 49,284 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front head lamp has stone chip but not effecting beam pattern .

Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,014 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,823 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,698 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,159 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 41,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,725 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,314 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 37,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 35,605 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,917 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,417 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,737 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2006 28,735 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to legal limit

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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S497 NBD is a 1999 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S497 NBD, 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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S497 NBD is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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