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V685 KAH

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,347 mi
Last recorded102,347 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 KAH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 102,347 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 101,468 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 97,757 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 97,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 92,927 miles

front brake discs worn and rusty

offside rear foot brake slightly low

Fail 9 Feb 2011 92,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn and rusty

offside rear foot brake slightly low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 86,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,591 miles

Rear brakes noisy, N/S/R slightly low.

Wiper blades worn.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 73,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

epc light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jan 2008 73,069 miles

epc light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 60,069 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 56,319 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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V685 KAH is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V685 KAH, 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 V685 KAH registered?

V685 KAH is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V685 KAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V685 KAH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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