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W268 YNK

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,214 mi
Last recorded100,214 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 YNK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 100,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes, just acceptable (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 98,826 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,811 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 89,867 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 89,867 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,671 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,574 miles

cracking on offside rear tyre

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 6 Jun 2011 83,525 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracking on offside rear tyre

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

air frencer removed from mirrior

front number plate chiped

uneven makes tyres rear axle

Fail 23 Jun 2010 79,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

air frencer removed from mirrior

front number plate chiped

uneven makes tyres rear axle

Pass 27 Jun 2009 74,170 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2008 68,023 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

foot brake low

Pass 28 Jun 2008 68,023 miles

foot brake low

Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,075 miles

o/s/r tyre wall breaking away

Pass 24 Jun 2006 58,103 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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W268 YNK is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YNK, 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 YNK registered?

W268 YNK is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W268 YNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W268 YNK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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