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W436 GSA

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,371 mi
Last recorded51,371 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 GSA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,371 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 51,371 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,129 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 46,127 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 46,093 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,530 miles

various brake pipes and hoses corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

various brake pipes and hoses corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,490 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,910 miles

o/s front tyre is on 1.6mm on inside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2007 33,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre is on 1.6mm on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,569 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 29,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brakes have 12% imbalance

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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W436 GSA is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W436 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W436 GSA?

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What year was W436 GSA registered?

W436 GSA is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W436 GSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W436 GSA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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