1998 SEAT Arosa 1.4L Petrol · S685 CAA
1998 SEAT Arosa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20/11/1998. Recorded mileage 83,028 miles. MOT valid until 25/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1390cc
S685 CAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 83,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S685 CAA Mileage History
- 25/06/202481,278 mi
- 25/06/202481,278 mi
- 25/06/202582,289 mi+1,011 mi
- 25/06/202582,289 mi
- 23/06/202683,028 mi+739 mi
Average of roughly 878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S685 CAA 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 1998 Seat Arosa (S685 CAA) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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