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W242 BVP

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,359 mi
Last recorded77,359 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 BVP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 77,359 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 77,309 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear wheel corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 74,580 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,214 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 72,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,576 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 67,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 63,105 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,856 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 49,856 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 42,226 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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W242 BVP is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W242 BVP, 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 W242 BVP registered?

W242 BVP is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W242 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 BVP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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