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W342 STT

2000 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,341 mi
Last recorded168,341 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 STT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 168,341 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 168,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 161,959 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 161,953 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 153,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 146,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 141,378 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 135,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 130,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

rusty areas

Pass 21 Jun 2013 122,332 miles

power steering pipes rusty

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 115,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rusty areas underneath

Pass 22 Jun 2011 107,111 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 100,118 miles

center brake light fault

Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,554 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 86,969 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 77,614 miles

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 22 Jun 2006 70,883 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

inner edge of front disc's rusty

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 STT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 STT, 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 STT registered?

W342 STT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W342 STT safe to buy?

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