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W187 PHO

2000 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,297 mi
Last recorded106,297 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 PHO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,297 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust center mount broken

rear seatbelt buckles damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,825 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 101,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,469 miles

brakes discs poor

coil springs corroded

exhaust deterioared

inner sills becoming corroded

n/s head lamp slighty damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2012 86,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,813 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,026 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 71,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,598 miles

slight weep power steering pump

Fail 27 Aug 2010 61,598 miles

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

slight weep power steering pump

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,102 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 48,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front indicators are discoloured

brake pipes are corrodeing

coolent level below min and leaking from thermostat housing area

gearbox oil leaks

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack and perish

Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,168 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,376 miles

nearside rear tyre walls badly cracked †offside front tyre worn out around inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2006 38,232 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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W187 PHO is a 2000 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W187 PHO, 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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W187 PHO is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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