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W379 HBV

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

110,112 mi
Last recorded110,112 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 HBV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 110,112 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 104,376 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2017 104,367 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible down pipe section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 99,278 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 75,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 66,881 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 57,360 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,384 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,640 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,491 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2006 18,543 miles
Pass 23 May 2005

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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W379 HBV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W379 HBV, 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 W379 HBV registered?

W379 HBV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W379 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W379 HBV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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