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V474 RUD

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,539 mi
Last recorded56,539 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 RUD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2013 52,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,577 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,577 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge on limit

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,736 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 38,409 miles

inner faces of front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2008 36,414 miles

edges of front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,241 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 35,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2006 31,774 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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V474 RUD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V474 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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What year was V474 RUD registered?

V474 RUD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V474 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V474 RUD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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