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W252 VOD

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,891 mi
Last recorded120,891 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 VOD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust noise

x4 all coils are loose but after market

Fail 20 Aug 2022 120,183 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing ripped open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust Nosie

Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both door knock but can be closed and stay closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front both doors have handles missing can be opened by wire

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 116,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 115,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 115,206 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 111,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 106,560 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 106,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 100,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,864 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 95,864 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 94,077 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,107 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

rear brake discs worn poorly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 80,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,698 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 71,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,161 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 62,161 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 52,367 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,100 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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W252 VOD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W252 VOD, 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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W252 VOD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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