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T58 JKW

1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,377 mi
Last recorded85,377 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI68,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT58 JKW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 85,377 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,796 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers adrift.

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 74,796 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers adrift.

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,318 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 65,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

P.a.s. pipes corroded.

Rear shock absorber covers adrift.

Slight roughness from near side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 55,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2005 45,162 miles

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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T58 JKW is a 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T58 JKW, 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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T58 JKW is a 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 17 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T58 JKW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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