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V803 EUJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,479 mi
Last recorded104,479 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 EUJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2014 104,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

COOLANT LEAK FROM ENGINE UNDERSIDE FROM DRIP TRAY SPAT. AND COOLANT WARNING LAMP FLASHING ON DASH.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 100,911 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 100,911 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ANTIFREEZE WEEPAGE STAIN AT THERMOSTAT HOUSING.

EXHAUST VIBRATING ON BODY.

NSR SEAT BELT STALK SURROUND COVER MISSING.

Pass 11 May 2011 99,180 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 99,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVERS DROPPED DOWN.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

NSR OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHING.

VIBRATION FELT THROGH CAR WHEN ENGINE RUNNING.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,694 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVERS DROPPED DOWN.

NSR OUTER TYRE WALL SLIGHT PERISHING.

Pass 13 May 2009 95,437 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 95,436 miles

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

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF AT EDGES

SMALL HOLE IN EXHAUST BACK BOX AND TAIL PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,775 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 91,774 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2007 88,053 miles

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

advise crack in front number plate

advise front brakes juddering

advise rear service brakes below expected efforts

advise slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 3 May 2006 84,164 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brakes below expected efforts

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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V803 EUJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V803 EUJ, 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 V803 EUJ registered?

V803 EUJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V803 EUJ safe to buy?

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