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V455 RUD

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,258 mi
Last recorded94,258 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 RUD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,258 miles

All tyres 3-4 mm of tread left 155/70/13 T

Coolant level low

Engine oily

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

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

Parking brake just passed 16% may benefit from some attention

Rear reg plate in poor condition

rearexhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 13 Feb 2013 94,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

All tyres 3-4 mm of tread left 155/70/13 T

Coolant level low

Engine oily

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear reg plate in poor condition

rearexhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,801 miles

Both front antiroll bar droplink bushes slightly worn

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Coolant level low

Exhaust clamp corroded

Exhaust flexy joint in poor condition

Exhaust heatshielding loose and rattling

Front and rear reg plates are slightly discoloured

Middle exhaust section corroded

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

Offside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

engine oily

Fail 9 Feb 2012 84,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front antiroll bar droplink bushes slightly worn

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Coolant level low

Exhaust clamp corroded

Exhaust flexy joint in poor condition

Front and rear reg plates are slightly discoloured

Middle exhaust section corroded

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

Offside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

engine oily

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,297 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 73,280 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 17 Jul 2010 69,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,812 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,752 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V455 RUD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V455 RUD, 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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V455 RUD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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