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W213 STT

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,543 mi
Last recorded160,543 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW213 STT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 160,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 160,543 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 143,405 miles

Exhaust and clamps corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 143,401 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust and clamps corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 143,089 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 139,030 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 124,496 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 124,484 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 112,625 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 112,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2012 96,898 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn.

nearside headlight insecure.

rear exhaust tail pipe rusty and broken.

Pass 27 May 2011 78,066 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 77,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,982 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,973 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,271 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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W213 STT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W213 STT, 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 W213 STT registered?

W213 STT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W213 STT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W213 STT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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