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S894 VYC

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,907 mi
Last recorded49,907 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 VYC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,014 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,945 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,591 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,659 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,148 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,572 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 24,748 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,074 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 24,074 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 22,237 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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S894 VYC is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S894 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 S894 VYC registered?

S894 VYC is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S894 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S894 VYC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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