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V390 ETA

1999 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,974 mi
Last recorded100,974 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV390 ETA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 100,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 100,967 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 95,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 95,745 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,039 miles

slight corrosion to underside of car

Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,097 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 83,558 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 83,558 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,621 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 79,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,167 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,754 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,637 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,583 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,254 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 60,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,182 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,095 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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V390 ETA is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V390 ETA, 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 V390 ETA registered?

V390 ETA is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V390 ETA safe to buy?

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