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V512 SVY

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,548 mi
Last recorded87,548 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 SVY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 87,548 miles

Offside Rear slight bind

Fail 25 Feb 2017 87,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 6 Feb 2016 82,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,088 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 76,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,815 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 70,106 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 68,036 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,927 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 60,927 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,406 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,906 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,781 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,785 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 17,102 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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V512 SVY is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V512 SVY, 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 V512 SVY registered?

V512 SVY is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V512 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V512 SVY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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