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W293 AKN

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,426 mi
Last recorded90,426 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW293 AKN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,426 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,462 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 60,630 miles

all areas have stand around corrosion

Fail 9 May 2018 60,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all areas have stand around corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,454 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,735 miles

both rear tyres have deep cracks

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,678 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 55,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,651 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,416 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,243 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,597 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,811 miles

Interior mirror not secure on screen

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,537 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,640 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,642 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 28,903 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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W293 AKN is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W293 AKN, 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 W293 AKN registered?

W293 AKN is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W293 AKN safe to buy?

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