1999 SEAT Arosa 1.0L Petrol · V288 HKV
1999 SEAT Arosa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 83,421 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V288 HKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 83,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V288 HKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Seat Arosa (V288 HKV) between March 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
V288 HKV Mileage History
- 23/03/202381,222 mi
- 14/03/202482,696 mi+1,474 mi
- 19/03/202482,699 mi+3 mi
- 18/02/202583,420 mi+721 mi
- 24/02/202583,421 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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