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W185 PCG

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,826 mi
Last recorded115,826 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 PCG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 115,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Cover on seat belt buckle missing

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 115,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Cover on seat belt buckle missing

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,606 miles

Cracks in side wall of off side rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2013 91,606 miles

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

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

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

Cracks in side walls of both rear tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,907 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 79,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,371 miles

slight play in front hubs

Fail 1 Jun 2011 71,370 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in front hubs

Pass 28 May 2010 66,058 miles

Windscreen (driverside) faint score marks

Fail 27 May 2010 66,057 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen (driverside) faint score marks

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,636 miles

o/s/r/ tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 46,391 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 46,386 miles

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

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

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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W185 PCG is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W185 PCG, 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 W185 PCG registered?

W185 PCG is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W185 PCG safe to buy?

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