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W368 WDG

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 WDG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 93,285 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,886 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 53,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,024 miles

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

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

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

rear no,plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,745 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 43,579 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,351 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 41,351 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,747 miles

passanger door check strap clicking (might be loose)

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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W368 WDG is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W368 WDG, 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 W368 WDG registered?

W368 WDG is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W368 WDG safe to buy?

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