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W209 ORL

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,628 mi
Last recorded91,628 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 ORL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 91,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 91,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,198 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,105 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 66,421 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 17 Jan 2015 66,421 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,367 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,354 miles

front service brake imbalance high (22%)

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2012 63,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,623 miles

advise crack to front windscreen that just comes into the swept area of zone 'A'

Fail 21 Jan 2011 58,623 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

advise crack to front windscreen that just comes into the swept area of zone 'A'

Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,981 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,326 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,386 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 38,438 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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W209 ORL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W209 ORL, 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 W209 ORL registered?

W209 ORL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W209 ORL safe to buy?

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