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S545 LBT

1999 Seat Arosa

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,732 mi
Last recorded67,732 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 LBT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 64,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyre pressufre low require check and adjust

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,831 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 59,709 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,770 miles

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 22

Fail 15 Feb 2010 57,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,308 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,091 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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S545 LBT is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S545 LBT, 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 S545 LBT registered?

S545 LBT is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S545 LBT safe to buy?

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