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T115 ARU

1999 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,545 mi
Last recorded49,545 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT115 ARU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,545 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 49,545 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,399 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,846 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 48,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,965 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 47,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,395 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,358 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,127 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,493 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,059 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 34,059 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 32,422 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,695 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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T115 ARU is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T115 ARU, 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 T115 ARU registered?

T115 ARU is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T115 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T115 ARU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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