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V815 PCX

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,034 mi
Last recorded92,034 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV815 PCX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 92,034 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 84,295 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 84,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2008 80,943 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2008 80,943 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,719 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 61,754 miles

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

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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V815 PCX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V815 PCX, 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 V815 PCX registered?

V815 PCX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V815 PCX safe to buy?

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