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W408 TRF

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,816 mi
Last recorded73,816 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 TRF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 71,548 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 71,496 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipe's (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp aim to high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure near side front headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

passenger side mirror screen cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,751 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 66,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,532 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2012 64,516 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2011 61,826 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,826 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,820 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 58,820 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,304 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 45,981 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,492 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 39,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,797 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,578 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 29,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 17,864 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Slight hole in exhaust near rear silencer

Pass 27 Jul 2005 17,864 miles

Slight hole in exhaust near rear silencer

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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W408 TRF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W408 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 W408 TRF registered?

W408 TRF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W408 TRF safe to buy?

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