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W234 LEF

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,437 mi
Last recorded112,437 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 LEF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2016 112,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,437 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,058 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 7 Jul 2015 105,058 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 May 2014 97,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 97,263 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,501 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 93,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2012 89,025 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,438 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2011 85,438 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2010 80,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,156 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,939 miles

off side door strip damaged and protruding slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2008 72,939 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

off side door strip damaged and protruding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,900 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 66,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,999 miles

exhaust hanger snapped but stil supporting exhaust

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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W234 LEF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W234 LEF, 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 W234 LEF registered?

W234 LEF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W234 LEF safe to buy?

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