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W422 GSA

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,873 mi
Last recorded98,873 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW422 GSA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 98,873 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 94,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,706 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,262 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs slight pitting .

slight damage to front screen.

Fail 5 May 2010 80,174 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside headlight lens slight damage

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,621 miles

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

rear shock absorber plastic covers insecure/ loose

Pass 3 Apr 2008 68,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,890 miles

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

brake pipes coated in grease difficult to fully inspect

Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,232 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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W422 GSA is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W422 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.

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What year was W422 GSA registered?

W422 GSA is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W422 GSA safe to buy?

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