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W273 AKP

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,460 mi
Last recorded114,460 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 AKP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 114,460 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,397 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch very badly worn.

exhaust bracket brocken but still secure.

vehicle body in poor condition but no sharp edges at this time.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 104,353 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

clutch very badly worn.

exhaust bracket brocken but still secure.

vehicle body in poor condition but no sharp edges at this time.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 92,441 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket not attached to exxhaust near flexi section

Fail 9 Jul 2012 92,441 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket not attached to exxhaust near flexi section

Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,688 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 83,688 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 78,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,371 miles

front number plate cracked

o\s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,812 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2007 61,034 miles

o/s head lamp damaged (stone chip)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 61,034 miles

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

o/s head lamp damaged (stone chip)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W273 AKP is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W273 AKP, 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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W273 AKP is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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