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W358 PGR

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,817 mi
Last recorded71,817 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 PGR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,817 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 64,845 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/R COIL SPRING MAY BE DAMAGED?MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,845 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/R COIL SPRING MAY BE DAMAGED?MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,213 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 57,213 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,923 miles

off side front seat back handle missing

off side front seat belt slow to return

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 46,324 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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W358 PGR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W358 PGR, 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 W358 PGR registered?

W358 PGR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W358 PGR safe to buy?

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