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W493 TRH

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,937 mi
Last recorded71,937 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 TRH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,937 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Feb 2015 71,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 60,772 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 60,728 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2013 52,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

epc light on

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2013 52,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

epc light on

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,875 miles

body repair filler on o/s front and rear wheel arches

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread area and slightly distorted

one segment not working on centre stop lamp

power steering pipes rusting

small cut in o/s front tyre side wall

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,749 miles

child seat fitted in n/s rear-not able to fully inspect adult belts

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre cracking

paint damage to o/s front and rear

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,297 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 44,291 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 segment of centre stop lamp not working

engine and geaqrbox oily

front brake discs wearing

n/s rear tyre cracking and slightly distorted

o/s front suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

paint damage to o/s front and rear

Pass 15 Nov 2008 41,650 miles

gear box oily

n/s front tyre wearing on both edges and may soon require attention.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,304 miles

ADVISE: Rear brake inspection at some point in future

Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,885 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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W493 TRH is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W493 TRH, 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 W493 TRH registered?

W493 TRH is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W493 TRH safe to buy?

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