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W197 EGF

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,146 mi
Last recorded93,146 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 EGF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 93,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,954 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 89,893 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords glass in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of both tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 89,855 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted @ time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords glass in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of both tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 88,341 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 88,308 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,801 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,165 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,128 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,825 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,799 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,496 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,747 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,507 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,943 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 36,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,596 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 32,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,772 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,098 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 21,098 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,367 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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W197 EGF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W197 EGF, 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 W197 EGF registered?

W197 EGF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W197 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 EGF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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