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SW02 ZFB

2006 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

248,780 mi
Last recorded248,780 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 ZFB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 248,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 248,779 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 238,310 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 238,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 224,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 213,916 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 213,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 206,361 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 206,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 320,358 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 320,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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SW02 ZFB is a 2006 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SW02 ZFB, 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 20 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW02 ZFB registered?

SW02 ZFB is a 2006 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is SW02 ZFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 ZFB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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