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W454 NYJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,860 mi
Last recorded28,860 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW454 NYJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 28,822 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing Mirror Cover Broken - Sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cut/Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Slight Cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 15,148 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 15,148 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 20 Apr 2016 14,107 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,813 miles

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

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

offside mirror glass cracked

some corrosion to front subframe and pas pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,480 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bush starting to split

o/s/door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,301 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,834 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge,both rear tyres sidewall perished

Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,211 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 10,335 miles

inner face of both front discs scored

Pass 12 Apr 2007 9,279 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,553 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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W454 NYJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W454 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 W454 NYJ registered?

W454 NYJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W454 NYJ safe to buy?

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