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W42 JBU

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,548 mi
Last recorded55,548 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 JBU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 55,548 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 49,866 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 45,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 45,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 41,993 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 41,993 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 38,831 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 32,253 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to perish

both rear bump stops perishing

front and rear wiperblades

gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 32,253 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

both front wishbone bushes starting to perish

both rear bump stops perishing

front and rear wiperblades

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 28,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 25,734 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,495 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,495 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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W42 JBU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JBU, 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 W42 JBU registered?

W42 JBU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W42 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W42 JBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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