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V173 DMW

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,217 mi
Last recorded86,217 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 DMW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,217 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,765 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 72,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,611 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,114 miles

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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V173 DMW is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V173 DMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V173 DMW registered?

V173 DMW is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V173 DMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V173 DMW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V173 DMW have outstanding finance?

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