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W469 JBJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,029 mi
Last recorded55,029 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 JBJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 55,029 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 52,508 miles

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

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

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 52,508 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 48,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 48,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 44,095 miles

exhaust brackets on flexi broken

Pass 18 Oct 2021 40,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight exhaust blow from joint

Pass 10 Oct 2020 35,998 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2020 35,998 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 33,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 27,777 miles

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,275 miles

Front & Rear Number plate letters slightly faded not likely to be misread

Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,681 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 18,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,613 miles

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 10 Jun 2013 14,944 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,055 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 13,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,390 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 9,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 8,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 7,359 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 6,667 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,017 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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W469 JBJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 W469 JBJ, 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 W469 JBJ registered?

W469 JBJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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