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T223 RCE

1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,218 mi
Last recorded97,218 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI68,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT223 RCE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,218 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 93,616 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 93,616 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 85,977 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 85,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 75,457 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 75,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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T223 RCE is a 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,868 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 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T223 RCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T223 RCE registered?

T223 RCE is a 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T223 RCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T223 RCE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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