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T556 ECK

1999 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,210 mi
Last recorded79,210 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 ECK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 72,698 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

center mirror missing

Fail 24 May 2012 72,698 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

center mirror missing

Pass 24 May 2011 65,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,621 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 18 Apr 2007 57,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,309 miles

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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T556 ECK is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T556 ECK, 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 T556 ECK registered?

T556 ECK is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T556 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T556 ECK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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