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W492 PSX

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,464 mi
Last recorded70,464 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 PSX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,464 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 66,986 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,389 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 53,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,282 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2008 34,763 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 27,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W492 PSX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W492 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W492 PSX registered?

W492 PSX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W492 PSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W492 PSX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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