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V71 DBU

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,877 mi
Last recorded140,877 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 DBU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 140,877 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 133,827 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 128,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 124,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 116,419 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 93,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front and rear registration plates cracked and some deterioation

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

offside front foglamp lens cracked

offside front tyre sidewall damage

offside headlamp level motor intermittent fault

Fail 15 Jan 2009 93,643 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front and rear registration plates cracked and some deterioation

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

offside front foglamp lens cracked

offside front tyre sidewall damage

offside headlamp level motor intermittent fault

Pass 18 Dec 2007 89,323 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 89,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 82,847 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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V71 DBU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,400cc 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 V71 DBU, 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 V71 DBU registered?

V71 DBU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is V71 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V71 DBU 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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