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W434 HDX

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,961 mi
Last recorded141,961 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 HDX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2017 141,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 125,648 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edge but not measurable tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

both sides front suspension bushes worn

coolant level low

front exhaust mounting deteriorated but system still secure

hand brake travel

Fail 20 Feb 2016 125,648 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edge but not measurable tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

both sides front suspension bushes worn

coolant level low

front exhaust mounting deteriorated but system still secure

hand brake travel

Pass 25 Feb 2015 118,437 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 114,260 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 110,127 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,127 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 107,412 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 107,412 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 101,222 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear foot brake efforts low

rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 23 Feb 2010 92,550 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 92,549 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,746 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 84,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,851 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 78,851 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 72,332 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 72,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,658 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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W434 HDX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W434 HDX, 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 W434 HDX registered?

W434 HDX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W434 HDX safe to buy?

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