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S720 BGD

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,521 mi
Last recorded63,521 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 BGD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,521 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,426 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)

both rear tyres perishing/poor condition

front tyres nearing legal limit of 1.6mm

front wiper blades torn.still clearing screen

offside door mirror cracked

poor running at idle.diagnostic check required

Pass 22 Jul 2006 55,901 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 55,881 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)

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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S720 BGD is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S720 BGD, 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 S720 BGD registered?

S720 BGD is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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