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W215 VTT

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,517 mi
Last recorded48,517 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW215 VTT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,517 miles

Engine management (EPC) light on

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

Off side front tyre has cut to its outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord

Off side front tyre outer wall perished

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Mar 2014 48,509 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management (EPC) light on

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

Off side front tyre has cut to its outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord

Off side front tyre outer wall perished

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear high level stop lamp not working

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,132 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 47,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,108 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,463 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 42,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,450 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,407 miles

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,118 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,870 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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W215 VTT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W215 VTT, 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 W215 VTT registered?

W215 VTT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W215 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W215 VTT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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