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W417 TFJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,797 mi
Last recorded43,797 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 TFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 43,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 43,596 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 43,363 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 43,116 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 42,755 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 41,901 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2020 41,597 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 41,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,180 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 40,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 40,443 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 39,695 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,896 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 36,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 34,483 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,761 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 29,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 May 2010 28,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,534 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,075 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,671 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,903 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 TFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TFJ, 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 W417 TFJ registered?

W417 TFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W417 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W417 TFJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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