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W351 PCD

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,597 mi
Last recorded67,597 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 PCD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 67,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,961 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front a rear (0.1 (b))

damage to n/s sill panel

front exhaust mount broken and exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2022 60,961 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front a rear (0.1 (b))

damage to n/s sill panel

front exhaust mount broken and exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit and perished

Pass 15 Apr 2021 54,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 54,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 48,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,767 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,890 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,890 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,227 miles

epc light on

Fail 9 Sep 2013 29,227 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

epc light on

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,328 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,338 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,046 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,440 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,611 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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W351 PCD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W351 PCD, 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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W351 PCD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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