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S972 GCG

1999 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,863 mi
Last recorded77,863 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 GCG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,863 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres starting to perish between tread

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,943 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,050 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,757 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,576 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 43,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,098 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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S972 GCG is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S972 GCG, 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 S972 GCG registered?

S972 GCG is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S972 GCG safe to buy?

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