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W361 SJB

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,803 mi
Last recorded52,803 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 SJB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,803 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

N/s/r tyre age cracked.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r quarter damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak around gearbox.

O/s/f tyre badly age cracked.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,343 miles

N/s/r tyre age cracked.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/r wheel arch damaged.

OIl leak around gearbox.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,014 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 42,014 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

cuts to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

slight binding to o/s/f brake and wear to brake pads

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,575 miles

offside headlamp masked fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,810 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,723 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,206 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,473 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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W361 SJB is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W361 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W361 SJB registered?

W361 SJB is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W361 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W361 SJB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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