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V597 DBB

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,579 mi
Last recorded25,579 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 DBB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 25,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,282 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 21,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,661 miles

both front brake discs pitted on inside edges

Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,971 miles

offside front & both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 10 Jun 2010 13,971 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)

offside front & both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,721 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 11,721 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 9,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 5,890 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 5,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 5,466 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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V597 DBB is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V597 DBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V597 DBB registered?

V597 DBB is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V597 DBB safe to buy?

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