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V785 DMW

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,408 mi
Last recorded118,408 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 DMW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 118,408 miles

Offside rear floor pan slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2017 118,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear floor pan slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2016 112,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 112,972 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 108,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 104,643 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

underside of car starting to rust

Pass 13 Mar 2012 91,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 85,687 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,005 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2009 73,059 miles

slight play in n/s front suspention top mount

Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,822 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 66,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,586 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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V785 DMW is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V785 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.

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What year was V785 DMW registered?

V785 DMW is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V785 DMW safe to buy?

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