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W404 PFX

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 PFX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,741 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,740 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 83,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 83,684 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 73,542 miles

nsr seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 28 Mar 2008 73,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 31 Mar 2007 61,932 miles

Front brake discs slightly rusted on inner faces.

O/S/F seat tilt handle missing.

Fail 31 Mar 2007 61,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly rusted on inner faces.

O/S Wiper blade worn.

O/S/F seat tilt handle missing.

Fail 31 Mar 2006 47,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,019 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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W404 PFX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W404 PFX, 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

How do I check the history of W404 PFX?

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What year was W404 PFX registered?

W404 PFX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W404 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W404 PFX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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