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W338 TDV

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,979 mi
Last recorded118,979 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 TDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit running out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,350 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre Has SLight Mishaape To Tread

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 109,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R Tyre Has SLight Mishaape To Tread

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,132 miles

Rear Tyres Have Slight Mishape To Tread, N/S/R Tread Low On Inner Edge.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,132 miles

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

Rear Tyres Have Slight Mishape To Tread, N/S/R Tread Low On Inner Edge.

Fail 7 May 2013 95,887 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 95,887 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 90,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s & o/s front tyres getting low

rearbrake pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2011 83,796 miles

front disc heavily pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 17 May 2010 76,225 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2010 76,221 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2009 68,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 61,738 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 55,454 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 24 May 2006 48,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W338 TDV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,400cc 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 W338 TDV, 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 W338 TDV registered?

W338 TDV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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