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W488 SNR

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,182 mi
Last recorded71,182 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 SNR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 71,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,572 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,337 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

O/S/Rear tyre cracking

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

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,337 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

O/S/Rear tyre cracking

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

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,047 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 59,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

one hi level brake light bulb not working

slight bodywork damage to n/s

slight damage to n/s lower sil lip

slight damage to number plates

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,926 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

left bfront wing has damage and indicator cracked but all secure

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,219 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,822 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 50,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,397 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 48,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,114 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,553 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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W488 SNR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W488 SNR, 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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W488 SNR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 August 2000.

Is W488 SNR safe to buy?

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