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W417 GSA

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,241 mi
Last recorded53,241 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 GSA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,241 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 53,241 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,016 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 48,548 miles

N/S door mirror cracked

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 48,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

N/S door mirror cracked

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 47,954 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 47,343 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 46,254 miles

Nearside Front door mirror and glass are cracked

exhaust system is starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2015 45,660 miles

n/s mirror glass is cracked

n/s/r tyre is heavily cracked on outter edge

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,880 miles

center exhaust box casing is starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre is starting to age crack

Pass 19 Jan 2013 44,575 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 44,575 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 43,752 miles

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2011 42,778 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 41,788 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 40,767 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,767 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008
Fail 26 Jan 2008 39,676 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,386 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,434 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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W417 GSA is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W417 GSA, 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 W417 GSA?

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What year was W417 GSA registered?

W417 GSA is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W417 GSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W417 GSA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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