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W276 AKP

2000 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,126 mi
Last recorded80,126 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 AKP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2013 80,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

When driven to test the offside front wheel bearing sounded noisey, but no fault found during test procedure.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 80,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

When driven to test the offside front wheel bearing sounded noisey, but no fault found during test procedure.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,100 miles

front number plate faded

rear number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,812 miles

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

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,538 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,869 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,929 miles

small crack rear number plate

Pass 8 Jul 2006 23,405 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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W276 AKP is a 2000 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W276 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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What year was W276 AKP registered?

W276 AKP is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W276 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W276 AKP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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