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W492 UDG

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,502 mi
Last recorded99,502 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 UDG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 99,502 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 91,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,323 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 87,323 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,469 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 84,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,958 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 77,958 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2007 69,486 miles

nearside front tyre is deteriorated

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2006 62,177 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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W492 UDG is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W492 UDG, 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 W492 UDG registered?

W492 UDG is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W492 UDG safe to buy?

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