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W494 SJF

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,846 mi
Last recorded59,846 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 SJF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 59,846 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,933 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,831 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,811 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,047 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,027 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 35,708 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,499 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,194 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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W494 SJF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W494 SJF, 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 W494 SJF registered?

W494 SJF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W494 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 SJF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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