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T128 JCV

1999 Seat Arosa

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT128 JCV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,984 miles

All suspension arms & subframe corroded but not weakend

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 89,922 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,723 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 80,720 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,598 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 28 Jun 2011 70,060 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,060 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge also has a nail in it

wear to front discs

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,562 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 54,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

cooling fan not working

Pass 28 May 2008 51,465 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2007 45,687 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2006 40,873 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

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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T128 JCV is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T128 JCV, 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 T128 JCV registered?

T128 JCV is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T128 JCV safe to buy?

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