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S793 AJK

1999 Seat Arosa

Green Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,591 mi
Last recorded111,591 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 AJK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 111,591 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 111,582 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 105,934 miles

both front flexie brake hoses poor

front wishbone bushes poor

high level stop light not working

Fail 21 Nov 2012 105,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front flexie brake hoses poor

front wishbone bushes poor

high level stop light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2011 102,826 miles

All brake ferrules corroded.

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

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

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

General corrosion to underside and all components.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 102,826 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All brake ferrules corroded.

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

FRONT TYRES RAISED TREAD WORN BELOW 1.6MM

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

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

General corrosion to underside and all components.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,151 miles

front wishbone rear bushes very poor, osf indicator has water ingress, nsf indicator lenz missing.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 99,151 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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front wishbone rear bushes very poor, osf indicator has water ingress, nsf indicator lenz missing.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,836 miles

offside handbrake cable outer cover in poor condition

washers could be better

Fail 7 Dec 2009 95,836 miles

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

offside handbrake cable outer cover in poor condition

washers could be better

Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes corroded

both dust covers on rear shock absorbers inscure

offside parking brake cable in poor condtion

Fail 3 Dec 2008 91,254 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes corroded

both dust covers on rear shock absorbers inscure

offside parking brake cable in poor condtion

Pass 8 Dec 2007 88,787 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 79,824 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 69,951 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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S793 AJK is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S793 AJK, 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 S793 AJK registered?

S793 AJK is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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