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V245 FCR

1999 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,698 mi
Last recorded70,698 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 FCR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,156 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,308 miles

Engine rough running at idle.

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 9 Jul 2012 61,412 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 59,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,206 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 58,461 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,069 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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V245 FCR is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V245 FCR, 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 V245 FCR registered?

V245 FCR is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V245 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V245 FCR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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