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W401 BOJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,176 mi
Last recorded21,176 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 BOJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 21,176 miles

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,214 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2015 20,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,490 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 19,490 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,599 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

number plate lamps not fully secure inside bumper [serviceable at time of test]

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,876 miles

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

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

body work damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2010 14,452 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 14,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

smell of petrol inside

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2009 12,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 1,026 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 1,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,285 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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W401 BOJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W401 BOJ, 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 W401 BOJ registered?

W401 BOJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W401 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W401 BOJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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