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W327 RET

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,834 mi
Last recorded125,834 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW327 RET
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 125,834 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres stepped&deteoriated

Fail 22 Aug 2016 125,834 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp (7.1.1)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres stepped&deteoriated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 125,188 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 120,056 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/R tyre worn unevenly

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 113,700 miles

N/S/R tyre worn uneven

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 113,700 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre worn uneven

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 108,689 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 108,689 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 102,317 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 94,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,324 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 85,324 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,607 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 66,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 58,391 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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W327 RET is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc 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 W327 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 W327 RET registered?

W327 RET is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W327 RET safe to buy?

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