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W477 TRF

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,487 mi
Last recorded66,487 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 TRF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 55,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r sill damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,978 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 45,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pipe slight worm

Fail 19 Oct 2009 35,688 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,170 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing worn

Fail 25 Nov 2008 31,170 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing worn

Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,294 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 12,490 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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W477 TRF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W477 TRF, 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 W477 TRF registered?

W477 TRF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W477 TRF safe to buy?

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