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W266 VOD

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,877 mi
Last recorded15,877 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 VOD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 15,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 15,286 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,532 miles

head light ajuster motors glitching when first turned on.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,204 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 12,626 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,065 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 11,055 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,731 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,642 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W266 VOD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W266 VOD, 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 W266 VOD?

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What year was W266 VOD registered?

W266 VOD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W266 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W266 VOD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W266 VOD have outstanding finance?

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