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T138 WWY

1999 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,194 mi
Last recorded107,194 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 WWY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,194 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

has bent white lines painted on roadside

Fail 17 Jul 2014 107,194 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

has bent white lines painted on roadside

Fail 31 Jul 2013 100,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heatshields loose

Pass 31 Jul 2013 100,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heatshields loose

Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,021 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 85,021 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,820 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 75,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 75,496 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 75,496 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,657 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 74,657 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,094 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 73,094 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 71,541 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 71,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 69,564 miles

near side rear tyre slightly mishapen

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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T138 WWY is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T138 WWY, 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 T138 WWY registered?

T138 WWY is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is T138 WWY safe to buy?

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