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W268 VOD

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,667 mi
Last recorded124,667 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 VOD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 124,667 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch padel travel too high

general underbody corrosion (rear)

slight leak in exhasut system (near backbox bracket)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 121,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch padel travel too high

general underbody corrosion (rear)

slight leak in exhasut system (near backbox bracket)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 115,763 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 110,970 miles

Advise: Underside of vehicle very corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 110,970 miles

Advise: Underside of vehicle very corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 109,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 100,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

light scratches in windscreen

n/s/r outer sill damaged no sharpe edges

rear axle corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2010 100,099 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

light scratches in windscreen

n/s/r outer sill damaged no sharpe edges

rear axle corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,776 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,670 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 84,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 82,218 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 68,885 miles

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

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

advise unable to check rear seats / seat belts

Pass 18 May 2007 68,885 miles

advise unable to check rear seats / seat belts

Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,226 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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W268 VOD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W268 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.

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What year was W268 VOD registered?

W268 VOD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W268 VOD safe to buy?

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