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W317 VFM

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 VFM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,740 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 74,737 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear brake is binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,118 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 67,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 59,117 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 59,106 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 55,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 50,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 46,591 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2010 41,661 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,677 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 35,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2008 29,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate water damage

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

o/s wingmirror cracked

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 May 2007 23,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,114 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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W317 VFM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W317 VFM, 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 W317 VFM registered?

W317 VFM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W317 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W317 VFM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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