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W301 WNS

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,880 mi
Last recorded58,880 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 WNS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,529 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 55,526 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,220 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 46,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside rear and offside rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,234 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 45,234 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION (7.1.2)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust heat shield is loose

nearside and offside rear service brake application is low

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,079 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 40,075 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,197 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,088 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 29,973 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,998 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,142 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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W301 WNS is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W301 WNS, 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 W301 WNS registered?

W301 WNS is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 July 2000.

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