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S883 KAM

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,324 mi
Last recorded61,324 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 KAM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,324 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,809 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,514 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 57,313 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,079 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,690 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,335 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,915 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,452 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,799 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,291 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,828 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 53,087 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 53,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S883 KAM is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S883 KAM, 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 S883 KAM registered?

S883 KAM is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S883 KAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S883 KAM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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