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V563 DRB

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,678 mi
Last recorded107,678 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV563 DRB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 107,678 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

heavy oil leak

Fail 15 May 2018 107,678 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

heavy oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,333 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 103,330 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 95,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,399 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 86,384 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,081 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear wiper rubber torn

Fail 6 Nov 2013 82,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,965 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear shocker outer cover insucure

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear floor slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,253 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear shocker outer cover insucure

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,258 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,410 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 56,410 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,679 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,449 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 35,927 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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V563 DRB is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V563 DRB, 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 V563 DRB registered?

V563 DRB is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V563 DRB safe to buy?

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