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S873 BAF

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,436 mi
Last recorded79,436 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 BAF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,436 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2010 79,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wishbones inner rear bushes perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,392 miles

drivers front seat will not release to tilt forward

Fail 4 Jun 2008 62,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers front seat will not release to tilt forward

Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,079 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 51,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,084 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 44,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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S873 BAF is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S873 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 S873 BAF registered?

S873 BAF is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S873 BAF safe to buy?

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