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V880 VRP

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,447 mi
Last recorded40,447 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV880 VRP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 40,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 40,435 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,518 miles

o/s/f indicator full of water

o/s/f mirror back damaged

petrol tank strap corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 34,518 miles

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

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

o/s/f indicator full of water

o/s/f mirror back damaged

petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,351 miles

o/s/f mirror back missing

petrol tank straps corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r seatbelt stalk casing missing

o/s mirror casing missing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,249 miles

n/s/r lamp unit full of water

Fail 21 Jan 2011 29,249 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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r lamp unit full of water

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,509 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 27,509 miles

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

dampness in n/s/r lamp

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,486 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,353 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 23,353 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,962 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,835 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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V880 VRP is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V880 VRP, 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 V880 VRP registered?

V880 VRP is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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