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W326 RET

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,733 mi
Last recorded57,733 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW326 RET
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,733 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,504 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 56,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,456 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,750 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 53,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,642 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,544 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,548 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 44,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,782 miles

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

cooling fan inoperative

Fail 27 Jul 2012 41,779 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cooling fan inoperative

Pass 12 May 2011 40,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,139 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 30,556 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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W326 RET is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W326 RET, 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 W326 RET registered?

W326 RET is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W326 RET safe to buy?

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