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V538 DLA

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,825 mi
Last recorded105,825 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 DLA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 105,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 99,365 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 99,365 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 94,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,122 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,635 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 66,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 50,889 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 50,887 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,412 miles

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 21 Dec 2010 38,332 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 32,215 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,215 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 27,683 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,683 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,785 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 20,186 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 18,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,129 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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V538 DLA is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V538 DLA, 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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V538 DLA is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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