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W42 HBT

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,770 mi
Last recorded33,770 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 HBT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,905 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,954 miles

front brake discs worn [inner face]

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,776 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 28,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,564 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,966 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,039 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,523 miles

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

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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W42 HBT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W42 HBT, 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 W42 HBT registered?

W42 HBT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W42 HBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W42 HBT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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