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W477 WAD

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,046 mi
Last recorded161,046 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 WAD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 161,046 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn low on edges...

Fail 13 Jul 2016 161,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/R Tyre worn low on edges...

Pass 10 Aug 2015 157,899 miles

Both rear seat belt buckle casings broken/missing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 157,899 miles

Both rear seat belt buckle casings broken/missing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 154,949 miles

Both front CV Gaiters leaking grease...

Both rear seat belt buckle covers broken...

Pass 31 Jul 2013 151,099 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 151,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 147,760 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 143,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 158,601 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 134,021 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 124,778 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 104,486 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 84,650 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 84,650 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 63,025 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 WAD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAD, 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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W477 WAD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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