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W433 OET

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,270 mi
Last recorded71,270 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW433 OET
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 71,270 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 71,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 68,183 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 68,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,761 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 57,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has a slight cut on inner wall

Fail 25 Mar 2011 57,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has a slight cut on inner wall

Pass 2 Apr 2010 53,898 miles

bump stop covers on rear insecure

offside front tyre has a small cut on inner edge not reaching ply or cords

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 47,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,605 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 42,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 42,335 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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W433 OET is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W433 OET, 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 W433 OET registered?

W433 OET is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W433 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W433 OET shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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