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V784 DMW

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,250 mi
Last recorded100,250 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV784 DMW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2013 100,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,250 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 89,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Oct 2011 78,675 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 78,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,646 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,448 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,640 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

service warning lamp flashing

Fail 13 Mar 2007 45,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,982 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 40,982 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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V784 DMW is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V784 DMW, 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 V784 DMW registered?

V784 DMW is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 February 2000.

Is V784 DMW safe to buy?

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