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S52 KNV

1999 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,040 mi
Last recorded144,040 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 KNV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 144,040 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear park brake poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 144,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear park brake poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 142,488 miles

Both front seat belt reels weak when returning

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 142,488 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front seat belt reels weak when returning

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 140,139 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 137,622 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre brake light has several bulbs not working

Fail 23 Jan 2008 137,622 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre brake light has several bulbs not working

Pass 24 Jan 2007 134,700 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 134,700 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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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S52 KNV is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S52 KNV, 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 S52 KNV registered?

S52 KNV is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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