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W481 PSX

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,422 mi
Last recorded48,422 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 PSX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,402 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,916 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside tyre cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,984 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,306 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,848 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,117 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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W481 PSX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W481 PSX, 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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How do I check the history of W481 PSX?

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What year was W481 PSX registered?

W481 PSX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 August 2000.

Is W481 PSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 PSX shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W481 PSX have outstanding finance?

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