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T560 RTL

1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,916 mi
Last recorded56,916 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI68,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT560 RTL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 56,916 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2008 50,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 50,451 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 46,946 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 43,298 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 43,295 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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T560 RTL is a 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T560 RTL, 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 T560 RTL registered?

T560 RTL is a 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T560 RTL safe to buy?

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