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W462 PRL

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,168 mi
Last recorded115,168 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 PRL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 105,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 105,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,373 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 88,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,664 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,186 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,183 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,144 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 59,144 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,095 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,072 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 30,120 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 30,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W462 PRL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W462 PRL, 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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W462 PRL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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