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S566 LEF

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,137 mi
Last recorded62,137 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 LEF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,137 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,183 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,074 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 50,074 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 43,150 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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S566 LEF is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 63,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S566 LEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S566 LEF registered?

S566 LEF is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S566 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S566 LEF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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