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S693 SPW

1999 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,728 mi
Last recorded109,728 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 SPW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,728 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 109,728 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 105,875 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 105,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,427 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2014 99,427 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2013 89,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,411 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 83,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 76,815 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,506 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 64,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,609 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,659 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,144 miles

o/s front tyre cut to cord on tread both front tyres wearing low on edges

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear bump stops broken

rear tyres cracked

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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S693 SPW is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S693 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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What year was S693 SPW registered?

S693 SPW is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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