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W219 RET

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,676 mi
Last recorded66,676 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW219 RET
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,676 miles

Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 66,676 miles

Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 64,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,698 miles

both rear tyres poor condtion

Fail 7 Apr 2016 58,698 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

both rear tyres poor condtion

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,957 miles

middle and rear section exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,717 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,273 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs scored and pitted on inner faces.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 48,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,277 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 34,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,723 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 29,572 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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W219 RET is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc 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 W219 RET, 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 W219 RET registered?

W219 RET is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W219 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W219 RET shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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