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W203 VFM

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,366 mi
Last recorded121,366 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 VFM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2017 121,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,182 miles

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)

Fail 25 May 2016 112,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 112,962 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly on outer tread 155/70x13

Fail 9 Jun 2015 112,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,834 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 105,834 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,874 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 101,874 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,913 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 90,193 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,483 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 84,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,940 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,094 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,669 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,304 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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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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W203 VFM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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