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S886 KAM

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,163 mi
Last recorded97,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 KAM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 97,163 miles

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

body damage to o/s/f

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,219 miles

advise engine missfire

advise rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,005 miles

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 11 Jan 2011 90,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 88,948 miles

engine running lumpy

Fail 15 Jan 2010 88,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine running lumpy

Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2008 79,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,293 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,394 miles

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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S886 KAM is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S886 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 S886 KAM registered?

S886 KAM is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S886 KAM safe to buy?

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