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T443 AFT

1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,695 mi
Last recorded95,695 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI68,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT443 AFT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 95,695 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 95,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 78,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 78,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 65,904 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 65,904 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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
Full Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI reliability report

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T443 AFT is a 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T443 AFT, 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.

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What year was T443 AFT registered?

T443 AFT is a 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T443 AFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T443 AFT shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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