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W283 SNR

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,598 mi
Last recorded129,598 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 SNR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 129,598 miles

drivers door hinges worn

rear shock absorber dustcovers insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2012 122,035 miles

front number plate slight damage

osf lower door hinge worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 111,708 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate slightly damaged

n-s-r floor pan corroded but not considered as prescribed area

oil leak

rear shock absorber bump stops are perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2010 97,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 88,362 miles

rear silencer clamp located close to brake pipe

Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 68,510 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,219 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 65,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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W283 SNR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow 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 W283 SNR, 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 W283 SNR registered?

W283 SNR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W283 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W283 SNR 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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