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W254 VLT

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,573 mi
Last recorded42,573 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 VLT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,039 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 33,952 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 33,942 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,973 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,641 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,593 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 14,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,152 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 8,748 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 8,272 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,006 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,538 miles

Near side front tyre side-wall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,862 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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W254 VLT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

W254 VLT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W254 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W254 VLT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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