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SUI 3291

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,690 mi
Last recorded77,690 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 3291
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 77,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 77,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,148 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

General age related surface corrosion around and under vehicle.

Rear Service brake effort just met. Will need attention, Have advised presenter.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/NSR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 77,148 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major leak on exhaust system. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

General age related surface corrosion around and under vehicle.

Rear Service brake effort just met. Will need attention, Have advised presenter.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/NSR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,973 miles

Offside Front Lower arm bush slight play Rear bush

Fail 18 Jun 2018 72,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm bush slight play Rear bush

Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,785 miles

Handbrake has travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower arm bush slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Rear service brake effort just met

Fail 16 Jun 2017 67,785 miles

Handbrake has travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower arm bush slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Rear service brake effort just met

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,567 miles

Little reserve travel on service brake pedal

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,248 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 60,248 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,360 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 75,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,650 miles

offside rear tyre ..... sidewall cut

Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre ...... sidewall cut

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,597 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2012 51,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,081 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,215 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,651 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,251 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,730 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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SUI 3291 is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 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 SUI 3291, 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 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SUI 3291 registered?

SUI 3291 is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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