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T117 JOL

1999 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,841 mi
Last recorded28,841 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 JOL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,841 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 28,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,482 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,366 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,030 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 16,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,640 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 15,640 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,340 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 15,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,004 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 15,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,642 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,391 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,193 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 JOL is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 JOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T117 JOL registered?

T117 JOL is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is T117 JOL safe to buy?

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