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S954 OGW

1999 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,601 mi
Last recorded20,601 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 OGW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 20,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,973 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 15,938 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,150 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 15,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 14,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,383 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,385 miles

damage to n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2007 10,958 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,549 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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S954 OGW is a 1999 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S954 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 S954 OGW registered?

S954 OGW is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S954 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S954 OGW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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