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S867 BAF

1998 Seat Arosa

Orange Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,615 mi
Last recorded117,615 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS867 BAF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 117,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 109,042 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin and front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 109,042 miles

front brake pads wearing thin and front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2009 98,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,577 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,936 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 84,346 miles

Advise front number plate in poor condition

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,346 miles

Advise front number plate in poor condition

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 82,504 miles

front number slightly discoloured

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 15 Jan 2007 82,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number slightly discoloured

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,293 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 79,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Some deterioration on front number plate

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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S867 BAF is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S867 BAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S867 BAF registered?

S867 BAF is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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