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W389 RCY

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,212 mi
Last recorded44,212 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 RCY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/ sill damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2023 44,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/ sill damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2022 30,771 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 28,394 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 27,695 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 27,640 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 23,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 18,635 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 18,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,907 miles

Surface corrosion on rear axle beam...

Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,842 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,340 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 13,630 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,835 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,998 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,858 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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W389 RCY is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W389 RCY, 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 W389 RCY registered?

W389 RCY is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W389 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W389 RCY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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