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W333 SJC

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,311 mi
Last recorded129,311 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW333 SJC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 129,311 miles

bad oil leak under vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2016 122,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged x2 (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 122,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged x2 (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 116,927 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 116,869 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 109,911 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 109,911 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake slightly seized

Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,315 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 86,852 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,256 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,930 miles

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

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

advise: n/s/f cv boot has a rubber repair done, so no split found.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 73,921 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

advise: n/s/f cv boot has a rubber repair done, so no split found.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,277 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,258 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,665 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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W333 SJC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 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 W333 SJC, 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 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W333 SJC registered?

W333 SJC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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