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S992 DHR

1999 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,125 mi
Last recorded100,125 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS992 DHR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,125 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 165 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 165 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,459 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 98,423 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,036 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,539 miles

number plates slightly deteriated

Fail 8 Nov 2019 78,533 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

number plates slightly deteriated

Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,337 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 72,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,024 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 65,803 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,930 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,483 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 53,483 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,268 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,940 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,123 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,696 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,009 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 49,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,142 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 47,877 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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S992 DHR is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 S992 DHR, 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 S992 DHR registered?

S992 DHR is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S992 DHR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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