MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake performance not tested see n/s front suspension arm (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
o/s and n/s rear tyres deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded metal part of pipes badly corroded x2 (2.3.2)
both front brake discs corroded
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre cracking slightly on outer tread 155/70x13
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre cracking slightly on outer tread 155/70x13
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W203 VFM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 W203 VFM, 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 W203 VFM registered?
W203 VFM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2000.
Is W203 VFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for W203 VFM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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