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W229 VLT

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,777 mi
Last recorded52,777 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 VLT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre and rear exhaust joining slightly leaking

centre exhaust corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 52,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

centre and rear exhaust joining slightly leaking

centre exhaust corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 46,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,931 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,114 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,220 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,113 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 22,654 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,555 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 18,712 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 18,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W229 VLT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W229 VLT, 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 W229 VLT registered?

W229 VLT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W229 VLT safe to buy?

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