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W461 NYJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,062 mi
Last recorded51,062 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 NYJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,893 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 44,528 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,528 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 42,428 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust sounds like it has a leak but unable to find one

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,428 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust sounds like it has a leak but unable to find one

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 38,601 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 36,025 miles

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

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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W461 NYJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W461 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 W461 NYJ registered?

W461 NYJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W461 NYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W461 NYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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