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T143 JOL

1999 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,234 mi
Last recorded125,234 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 JOL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 125,234 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 125,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 114,580 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 114,458 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear shoke absorber covers loos

Fail 2 Mar 2006 98,809 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

O/S/F tyre on minimum legal tread depth (1.6mm), on inner section.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 98,809 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

O/S/F tyre on minimum legal tread depth (1.6mm), on inner section.

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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T143 JOL is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T143 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.

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What year was T143 JOL registered?

T143 JOL is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T143 JOL safe to buy?

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