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W351 YGJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,171 mi
Last recorded43,171 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 YGJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 43,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 42,266 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 42,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19"bosch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 orange bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" bosch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,906 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,881 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 38,881 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,436 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,282 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2013 37,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 37,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wall is splitting and cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,921 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,026 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 36,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,689 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 35,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,092 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 31,475 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,475 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 28,583 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,583 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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W351 YGJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W351 YGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W351 YGJ registered?

W351 YGJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W351 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W351 YGJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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