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S685 SPW

1999 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,462 mi
Last recorded101,462 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 SPW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 101,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both number plates dirty

engine got hot during emission's test

n/s headlamp top mounting broken

o/s inner door handle missing

Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,807 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 80,807 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted Both (1.1.C.1b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,048 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split away

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,849 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,363 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 62,662 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,662 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,393 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 55,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,940 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,744 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper end split

Fail 22 Jan 2009 37,744 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside wiper end split

Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,368 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,298 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have surface cracking

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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S685 SPW is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S685 SPW, 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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S685 SPW is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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