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W465 BOA

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,730 mi
Last recorded154,730 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW465 BOA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 154,730 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 154,730 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 147,528 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 141,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 134,352 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 134,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 128,250 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 128,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 118,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 110,404 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 99,073 miles

inner edge of o/s f tyre wearing down

o/s/r bump stop slightly worn

Pass 29 Dec 2008 89,365 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 89,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 82,995 miles

nail in near side front tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2008 82,995 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in near side front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2007 75,321 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 67,747 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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W465 BOA is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W465 BOA, 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 W465 BOA registered?

W465 BOA is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W465 BOA safe to buy?

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