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V796 HLE

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,842 mi
Last recorded94,842 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 HLE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,842 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (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))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 94,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (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))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,553 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER HANGING FROM THE MIRROR ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front DOOR A BIT STIFF TO OPEN

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 90,553 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER HANGING FROM THE MIRROR ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front DOOR A BIT STIFF TO OPEN

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also perished - 155/70/13 75T (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 77,293 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

both nearside wheel trims missing and both offside wheel trims damaged

oil leak/s

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,293 miles

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

both nearside wheel trims missing and both offside wheel trims damaged

oil leak/s

Fail 14 Mar 2014 71,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

oil leak/s

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,626 miles

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

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

oil leak/s

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,394 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,606 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven worn (advise replace)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 63,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear tyre uneven worn (advise replace)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 53,361 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,361 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,621 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 39,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight bulge on nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,605 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 35,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,825 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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V796 HLE is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V796 HLE, 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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V796 HLE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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