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T117 BAF

1999 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,760 mi
Last recorded92,760 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 BAF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front door hinge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perrished

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 92,754 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front door hinge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perrished

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,403 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 88,403 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight chip in winscreen

Pass 4 May 2017 83,594 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 83,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 80,297 miles

Nearside Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear tyre cracks on outer edges

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front door checkstrap pivot worn

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

Rear silencer deteriating

Fail 17 May 2016 80,297 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear tyre cracks on outer edges

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front door checkstrap pivot worn

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

Rear silencer deteriating

Pass 19 May 2015 76,298 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 71,668 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 71,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 67,205 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 67,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 61,888 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 61,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 58,355 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,494 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,330 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 53,330 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,990 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,091 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,583 miles

rear number plate backing starting too peel

Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,257 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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T117 BAF is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 T117 BAF, 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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T117 BAF is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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