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W374 WDG

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,493 mi
Last recorded103,493 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW374 WDG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,493 miles

exhaust slightly louder than one of similar vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,012 miles

front brake discs doth corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 101,012 miles

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

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

front brake discs doth corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 97,953 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,502 miles

rear shocker dust covers deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2010 90,120 miles

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)

air bag worning light on

front wipers split

Fail 5 Jun 2010 90,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

air bag worning light on

front wipers split

Pass 1 May 2009 84,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,647 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 62,762 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 62,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 57,150 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge,all tyres wearing close to limits,front & rear brake discs rusty,centre exhaust mount craked,evidence of n/s/f tyre fowling outer wheel arch,vehicle ride height lowered.

Fail 30 May 2006 57,150 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge,all tyres wearing close to limits,front & rear brake discs rusty,centre exhaust mount cracked,evidence of n/s/f tyre fowling on outer wheel arch,vehicle ride height lowered.

Pass 1 Jul 2005 48,679 miles

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

Welded repair to OS outer sill, heavily undersealed - unable to fully assess repair

Fail 28 Jun 2005 48,616 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

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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W374 WDG is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W374 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 W374 WDG registered?

W374 WDG is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W374 WDG safe to buy?

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