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W256 YGS

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,861 mi
Last recorded122,861 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 YGS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 122,861 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 122,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 119,792 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 119,792 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge ply and chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre misshapen in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 May 2021 115,312 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door keep missing

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAINES AROUND ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW ADVISE TOP UP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 112,070 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plat badly corroded

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 100,835 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front brake back plat badly corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,815 miles

Rear slight perishing no cords

Fail 19 Mar 2018 95,812 miles

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

Rear slight perishing no cords

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,230 miles

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

corrosion to nearside rear floor but over 30cm to suspension mount

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,661 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 82,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,853 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 75,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 68,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 65,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 62,591 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 58,084 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 58,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,727 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,892 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 47,892 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Off side front tyre has a puncture.

Off side rear shock absorber leaking slightly.

Rear exhaust box is very badly corroded.

Release bearing in the gear box is very noisy.

Pass 30 May 2007 42,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 36,372 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 36,372 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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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W256 YGS is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W256 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 W256 YGS registered?

W256 YGS is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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