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W494 UDG

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,144 mi
Last recorded81,144 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 UDG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,144 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 81,144 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 74,650 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 74,650 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 53,075 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,611 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,019 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 46,019 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,964 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 UDG is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W494 UDG registered?

W494 UDG is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W494 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 UDG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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