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S580 LBT

1999 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,568 mi
Last recorded80,568 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 LBT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 80,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 80,568 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,829 miles

Oil leak

advise condition of front brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,202 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 72,202 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,051 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,751 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 64,751 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,463 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 60,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,511 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 49,157 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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S580 LBT is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S580 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S580 LBT registered?

S580 LBT is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 February 1999.

Is S580 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S580 LBT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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