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W339 PHT

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,712 mi
Last recorded112,712 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW339 PHT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 112,712 miles

Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 102,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 102,376 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,550 miles

Inner egdes on both front tyres wearing excessively

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower 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 27 Feb 2014 89,916 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,911 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,114 miles

handbrake lever has slightly excessive travel

rear o/s brake binding

Fail 6 Apr 2011 79,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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)

handbrake lever has slightly excessive travel

rear o/s brake binding

Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,429 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 70,395 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,372 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 62,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,287 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 49,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,361 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,130 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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W339 PHT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W339 PHT, 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 W339 PHT registered?

W339 PHT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W339 PHT safe to buy?

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