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W297 VFM

2000 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,099 mi
Last recorded38,099 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 VFM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,175 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,681 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 14,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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W297 VFM is a 2000 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W297 VFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W297 VFM registered?

W297 VFM is a 2000 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W297 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W297 VFM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W297 VFM have outstanding finance?

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