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S953 OGW

1999 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2005
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 OGW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2005 77,735 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 77,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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S953 OGW is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S953 OGW, 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 S953 OGW registered?

S953 OGW is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S953 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S953 OGW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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