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S912 JCU

1999 Seat Arosa

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,926 mi
Last recorded72,926 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 JCU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2017 72,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

al suspension components have slight surface corrosion

both front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhast rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,534 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 57,534 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,558 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 49,558 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,589 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 46,589 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,936 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 May 2008 42,907 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,498 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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S912 JCU is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,778 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 S912 JCU, 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 27 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S912 JCU registered?

S912 JCU is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 February 1999.

Is S912 JCU safe to buy?

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