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W393 SBC

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,188 mi
Last recorded163,188 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 SBC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 163,188 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back-box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 156,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 147,692 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 146,409 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 137,483 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 135,006 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 130,571 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 130,571 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 126,344 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 120,250 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 109,428 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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W393 SBC is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W393 SBC, 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 W393 SBC registered?

W393 SBC is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W393 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W393 SBC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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