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V499 EEC

1999 Seat Arosa S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,053 mi
Last recorded62,053 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa S55,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 EEC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,053 miles

security of rear shockabsorber covers

Pass 22 Sep 2007 59,266 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 20 Sep 2006 53,887 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 53,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa S?

Based on 540 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
4,539
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
brake disc excessively pitted 7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 6
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V499 EEC is a 1999 Seat Arosa S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Seat Arosa S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V499 EEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Seat Arosa S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V499 EEC registered?

V499 EEC is a 1999 Seat Arosa S, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V499 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V499 EEC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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