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S913 DVV

1998 Seat Arosa

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,885 mi
Last recorded33,885 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,885 miles

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

corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,162 miles

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box outer casing detiorating and minor leak at rear section pipe at box

Pass 23 Jan 2014 32,667 miles

Slight corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

Pass 18 Jan 2013 31,994 miles

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2012 31,196 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,139 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,515 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,738 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,491 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,217 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)

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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S913 DVV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S913 DVV, 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 S913 DVV registered?

S913 DVV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S913 DVV safe to buy?

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