MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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W38 JBU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2000.
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