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S794 MBK

1999 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,485 mi
Last recorded126,485 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 MBK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 126,485 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 115,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 102,589 miles

both rear shock obsorbers dust covers adrift

Pass 21 Oct 2008 93,237 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2008 93,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2008

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 87,550 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 87,550 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s and n/s mirrors taped up

o/s door check strap noisy

rear no plate cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2006 74,400 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 74,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover u/s

o/s mirror damaged

rear no plate damaged

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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S794 MBK is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S794 MBK, 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 S794 MBK registered?

S794 MBK is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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