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W453 NYJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,871 mi
Last recorded67,871 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 NYJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 67,871 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 62,319 miles

Front brake discs and pads are worn

Fail 16 May 2016 62,319 miles

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

Front brake discs and pads are worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,199 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 48,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 44,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,157 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,203 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,475 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 20,560 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 20,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W453 NYJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W453 NYJ, 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 W453 NYJ registered?

W453 NYJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W453 NYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W453 NYJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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