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S744 DOX

1999 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,833 mi
Last recorded125,833 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 DOX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 125,833 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 125,832 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 116,675 miles

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

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

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

emissions slow to respond

Fail 20 Jul 2011 116,675 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

emissions slow to respond

Pass 13 May 2010 107,340 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 107,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 May 2009 102,572 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 102,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 7 May 2008 97,909 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 94,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 94,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 90,303 miles

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

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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S744 DOX is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S744 DOX, 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 S744 DOX registered?

S744 DOX is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S744 DOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S744 DOX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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