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W197 TJH

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,888 mi
Last recorded121,888 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 TJH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 121,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight blow at front flexi

Fail 16 Sep 2015 115,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight blow at front flexi

Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 101,518 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 101,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,742 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 87,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,213 miles

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

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2010 87,213 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 83,669 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 83,660 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,155 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 65,170 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 56,840 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 47,378 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 40,221 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 TJH is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TJH, 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 TJH registered?

W197 TJH is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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