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V716 EHY

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,131 mi
Last recorded129,131 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 EHY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 129,131 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 121,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 118,312 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 115,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,342 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 108,342 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,316 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Rear Floor Corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 90,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Rear Floor Corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 81,074 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 16 Nov 2013 81,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,900 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 63,899 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 57,751 miles

offside front brake disc starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 52,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 47,949 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 42,566 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 36,772 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 32,274 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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V716 EHY is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V716 EHY, 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 V716 EHY registered?

V716 EHY is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V716 EHY safe to buy?

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