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W177 YRH

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,280 mi
Last recorded41,280 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW177 YRH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 41,280 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches rotten

Pass 6 Sep 2024 40,469 miles

corrosion to front suspension arms and rear axle

oil leak engine and transmission

Fail 6 Sep 2024 40,469 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and excess play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front suspension arms and rear axle

oil leak engine and transmission

Pass 25 Sep 2023 40,121 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 40,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 39,682 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 39,682 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,177 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 38,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 38,822 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust in poor condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,524 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 38,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,468 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,871 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,375 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 36,375 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,588 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 35,588 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,286 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,307 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,390 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,182 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,814 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,400 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,085 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,383 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 21,921 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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W177 YRH is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W177 YRH, 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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W177 YRH is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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