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W403 TRF

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,478 mi
Last recorded81,478 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 TRF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,102 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,129 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 68,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,494 miles

slight cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2014 59,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 56,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,227 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,139 miles

front brake disks inner face pitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 45,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disks inner face pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,407 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2007 28,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 23,552 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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W403 TRF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W403 TRF, 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 W403 TRF registered?

W403 TRF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W403 TRF safe to buy?

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