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V601 RGB

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,789 mi
Last recorded67,789 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 RGB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,789 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,731 miles

airbag lamp on

exhaust corroded

offside window inop

oil leak round gear selector rod

Fail 6 Feb 2012 61,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag lamp on

exhaust corroded

offside window inop

oil leak round gear selector rod

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,929 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 55,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,957 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 50,957 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,198 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,732 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,820 miles

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

offside front tyre tread slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2006 25,502 miles

exhaust downpipe support bracket broken

o/s rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

slight gearbox oil leak

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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V601 RGB is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V601 RGB, 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 V601 RGB registered?

V601 RGB is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V601 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V601 RGB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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