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M200 USY

2009 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

157,956 mi
Last recorded157,956 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 USY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 157,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 154,727 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 154,727 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2023 151,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 145,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 133,037 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 116,469 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019
Pass 13 Jul 2018 299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 114,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 102,356 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 87,714 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 87,709 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 108,728 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,955 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 106,228 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,509 miles

front number plate slightly distorted lettering

Pass 9 Dec 2011 103,702 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 88,281 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 78,550 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 78,550 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 62,822 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 51,956 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 51,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,952 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 36,244 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 36,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M200 USY is a 2009 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 M200 USY, 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 17 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M200 USY registered?

M200 USY is a 2009 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is M200 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M200 USY shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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