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W416 NHE

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,157 mi
Last recorded53,157 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW416 NHE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,157 miles

corrosion on back box borderline

uneven wear on tyres

Fail 4 Feb 2015 53,143 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

uneven wear on tyres

corrosion on back box borderline

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 40,133 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 40,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,612 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 37,612 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,338 miles

nearside inner door handle damaged .

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,347 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 32,347 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,590 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 30,590 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,632 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,623 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,904 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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W416 NHE 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 66.7%.

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 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 W416 NHE, 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 W416 NHE registered?

W416 NHE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W416 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W416 NHE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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