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W197 JBN

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,499 mi
Last recorded46,499 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 JBN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,499 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,801 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,615 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack with age

Front brake discs wearing low

Front no. plate cracked

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

Osf door pad missing, can still open door.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,508 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 35,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake warning light on dash

front no plate creaked

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 JBN is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 JBN, 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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How do I check the history of W197 JBN?

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What year was W197 JBN registered?

W197 JBN is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W197 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 JBN shows 5 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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