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V144 DBU

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,647 mi
Last recorded187,647 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 DBU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 187,647 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 31 Aug 2010 175,820 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn on inner faces

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 159,068 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 150,201 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 140,150 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 140,150 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V144 DBU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V144 DBU, 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 26 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V144 DBU registered?

V144 DBU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V144 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V144 DBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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