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W254 YGS

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,753 mi
Last recorded61,753 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 YGS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,753 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,451 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,841 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

nearside rear tyre bald inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,205 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,755 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2006 23,122 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 YGS is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YGS, 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 YGS registered?

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

Is W254 YGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W254 YGS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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