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S895 KAM

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,143 mi
Last recorded74,143 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 KAM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,143 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 74,096 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,405 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes covered in thick grease

Fail 1 Sep 2015 68,400 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes covered in thick grease

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,136 miles

both side front lower suspension arms corroded

both side front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake hose ferrulles slightly corroded

rear road springs slightly corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,806 miles

both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,494 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 61,488 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 57,552 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 57,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 53,792 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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S895 KAM is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S895 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 S895 KAM registered?

S895 KAM is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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