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S862 BSC

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,246 mi
Last recorded74,246 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 BSC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,246 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,067 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 70,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres 3/4mm of tread remaining

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 66,495 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,389 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 64,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,562 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 62,562 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,976 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 54,976 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 44,420 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 44,420 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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S862 BSC is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 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 S862 BSC, 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 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S862 BSC registered?

S862 BSC is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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