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W254 TJH

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

80,070 mi
Last recorded80,070 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 TJH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 80,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,165 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 77,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing holed

Offside Headlamp lens condensation

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 77,093 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing holed

Offside Headlamp lens condensation

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 75,797 miles

n/s/f inner brake disc face corroding .......

screw in o/s/r inner tyre edge .......

Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,838 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,177 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 72,177 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,678 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear plate faded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,115 miles

Central exhaust clamp in poor condition.

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,539 miles

engine bay covers fitted.

rear suspension components corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,131 miles

Centre Front exhaust mounting bracket in poor condition.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front to centre section exhaust clamp in poor condition.

engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear jacking point corrosion forming.

engine bay cover fitted.

exhaust system centre clamp in poor condition.

exhaust system front mounting bracket in poor condition.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,311 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,996 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear axle beam corroded, but not considered excessive.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,215 miles

engine bay cover fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,639 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,509 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,664 miles

front no plate starting to fade

Fail 19 Jun 2006 25,877 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,877 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 TJH is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 W254 TJH, 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 TJH registered?

W254 TJH is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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