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W378 PKS

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,452 mi
Last recorded118,452 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 PKS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2016 118,452 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 109,668 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

rear registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 20 Dec 2013 108,161 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,930 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,826 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering pipes showing corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2010 87,988 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 79,809 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,583 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 39,272 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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W378 PKS 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 100%.

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 W378 PKS, 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 W378 PKS registered?

W378 PKS is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W378 PKS safe to buy?

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