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S889 VYC

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

119,087 mi
Last recorded119,087 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 VYC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,020 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Advise headlamp image.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Advise both handbrake cables corroding on outer casing

Pass 30 Oct 2019 109,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 109,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 103,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Uneven Wear on Front Tyres

Fail 16 Oct 2018 103,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Uneven Wear on Front Tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,831 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 87,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 78,066 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front indicator lense missing

Fail 10 Nov 2014 68,374 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front indicator lense missing

offside rear tyre tread cracking suggest attention

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,992 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 58,992 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover detached

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover detached

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,174 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover detached

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover detached

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,848 miles

brake pipe coatings peeling

front indicators colour fading

nearside front tyre low

two of the centre rear brake lights not working

Fail 9 Nov 2011 49,845 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe coatings peeling

front indicators colour fading

nearside front tyre low

two of the centre rear brake lights not working

Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,374 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 44,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front wipers worn

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,982 miles

small blow from rear exhaust join

Fail 4 Nov 2009 38,977 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

small blow from rear exhaust join

Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,246 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 35,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,790 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 30,790 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,407 miles

as per previous advisory notice

Fail 9 Nov 2006 25,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 20,040 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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S889 VYC is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 S889 VYC, 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 S889 VYC registered?

S889 VYC is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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