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V388 EFS

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,935 mi
Last recorded99,935 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 EFS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 86,728 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,193 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,931 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,388 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 64,952 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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V388 EFS is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V388 EFS, 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 V388 EFS registered?

V388 EFS is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V388 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 EFS shows 8 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 V388 EFS have outstanding finance?

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