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S835 KGC

1999 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,708 mi
Last recorded93,708 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 KGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,708 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 93,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 93,592 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 91,732 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,771 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,710 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,710 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 74,728 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 73,675 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 63,452 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 63,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S835 KGC is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S835 KGC, 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 S835 KGC registered?

S835 KGC is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S835 KGC safe to buy?

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