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W268 PFT

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,461 mi
Last recorded33,461 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 PFT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 33,461 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 31,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 31,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door check strap pin missing

Fail 9 May 2019 31,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door check strap pin missing

Pass 9 May 2018 30,347 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked in tread area. No cord visible. Advise :- Replace

Drivers door check strap pin missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 29,618 miles

Both rear tyres are badly cracked and perished, advise replacing soon

Offside Front Door check strap pin/bolt missing

Fail 4 May 2017 29,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn close on shoulders cracked and perished (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres are badly cracked and perished, advise replacing soon

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Door check strap pin/bolt missing

Offside Front tyre worn close on outer shoulder, cracked and perished, advise change soon

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,803 miles

All four tyres are cracked and perished

Nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,170 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,414 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 25,618 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 25,609 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 24,089 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 24,075 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,726 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,090 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 11,090 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W268 PFT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W268 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.

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W268 PFT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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