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W399 DGC

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,260 mi
Last recorded54,260 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 DGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 54,260 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 49,941 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracking but no cords showing

rear brakes slight grinding when first tested in the rollers

Pass 18 Nov 2016

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread groove

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,232 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 42,188 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 32,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2011 32,662 miles

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)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 12,081 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,492 miles

car running very hot

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,770 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 6,014 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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W399 DGC is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W399 DGC, 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 W399 DGC registered?

W399 DGC is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W399 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W399 DGC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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