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W342 SJB

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,476 mi
Last recorded90,476 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 SJB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,476 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front anti-roll bar drop-link bush splitting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,479 miles

Indicator stalk is sticky in operation.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 88,100 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 88,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,118 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 83,344 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 79,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,174 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,281 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,619 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,803 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,901 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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W342 SJB is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W342 SJB, 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 W342 SJB registered?

W342 SJB is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W342 SJB safe to buy?

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