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W295 HPV

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,442 mi
Last recorded102,442 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW295 HPV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 102,442 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 102,442 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 102,426 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 4.7% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 87,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

stretched tyres fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2023 87,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

stretched tyres fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under carriage surface rust

Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 80,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,536 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,831 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front and both rear tyres all 3mm

Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,128 miles

Floor Corrosion Nsr

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 61,128 miles

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

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

Floor Corrosion Nsr

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,393 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,080 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,800 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,644 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,536 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 31,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,072 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,399 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 27,399 miles

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

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

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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W295 HPV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 W295 HPV, 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 W295 HPV registered?

W295 HPV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W295 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W295 HPV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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