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S800 BJH

1999 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,349 mi
Last recorded103,349 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 BJH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatsheild loose

Fail 23 Jun 2014 103,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatsheild loose

Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,774 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 95,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 91,242 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 91,242 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,873 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 May 2010 78,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 74,286 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 68,586 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 63,386 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 57,922 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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S800 BJH 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S800 BJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S800 BJH registered?

S800 BJH is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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