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W257 PFT

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,975 mi
Last recorded53,975 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 PFT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,975 miles

wheel trims fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,550 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,963 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,596 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,377 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,541 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 14,815 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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W257 PFT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W257 PFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W257 PFT?

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What year was W257 PFT registered?

W257 PFT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W257 PFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 PFT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W257 PFT have outstanding finance?

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