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V893 HGS

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,978 mi
Last recorded66,978 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV893 HGS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,914 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 61,912 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front camber angle badly out of align

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,345 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,246 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,558 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,709 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 57,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wheelbearing slightly noisey

Fail 20 Feb 2009 45,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,386 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,133 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 37,705 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 37,683 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 32,195 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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V893 HGS is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc 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 V893 HGS, 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 V893 HGS registered?

V893 HGS is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V893 HGS safe to buy?

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