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W354 SJB

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,144 mi
Last recorded64,144 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 SJB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,144 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 64,144 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,145 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,863 miles

rear wiper split.

Fail 20 Jun 2008 37,863 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper split.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,491 miles

all hub caps marked †slight blow from rear exhhaust †rear bumper damaged and n/s/r wheel arch †small stone chips in screen †o/s door mirror surrouns scratched †chips on doors

Pass 15 Jul 2006 25,874 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 20,328 miles

rear washer not working †o/s/f bumper damaged †front pads aprrox 50%

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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W354 SJB is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W354 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 W354 SJB registered?

W354 SJB is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W354 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W354 SJB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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