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S853 CNW

1999 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,383 mi
Last recorded40,383 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 CNW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,383 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 40,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,433 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 25,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,132 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,045 miles

Offside Front 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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S853 CNW is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S853 CNW, 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

How do I check the history of S853 CNW?

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What year was S853 CNW registered?

S853 CNW is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S853 CNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S853 CNW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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