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W254 DWX

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,345 mi
Last recorded117,345 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 DWX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,345 miles

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2015 117,330 miles

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

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2014 115,574 miles

Exhaust poor condition

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 115,574 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust poor condition

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 108,632 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 108,632 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2012 104,782 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 104,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 100,105 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,105 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 90,959 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 90,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 81,308 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 71,501 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 71,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2007 61,155 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 61,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,820 miles

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

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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W254 DWX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W254 DWX, 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 W254 DWX registered?

W254 DWX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W254 DWX safe to buy?

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