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W38 JBU

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,600 mi
Last recorded131,600 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 JBU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 131,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2022 117,473 miles

Central Front engine misfiring

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 117,473 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Front engine misfiring

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,710 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 109,707 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 105,966 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 105,961 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 101,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield above rear box lose but not likely to fall off

Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,549 miles

Both front b/discs getting abit corroded at inner faces

Both rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread (esp N/S/R)

Exhaust front section and getting corroded and union clamp getting corroded also

Front end exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Metal P.A.S. pipes around steering rack area, getting abit corroded

O/S/F indicator bulb starting to get abit faded

O/S/F outer b/pad starting to get abit low

Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,332 miles

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

Rear shocker dust covers lose both sides

exhaust rear tail pipe badly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 68,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,115 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,970 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,326 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,912 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,556 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,031 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,276 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,148 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,046 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,418 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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W38 JBU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W38 JBU, 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 W38 JBU registered?

W38 JBU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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