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W498 PSX

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,768 mi
Last recorded114,768 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 PSX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 114,768 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor section (5.2.6)

all hub caps tight on valve stems

corrosion in brake pipes,covered by plastic coating,exact condition unknown

corrosion in rear axle beam

hole in offside headlamp

Fail 19 Jan 2016 114,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor section (5.2.6)

all hub caps tight on valve stems

corrosion in brake pipes,covered by plastic coating,exact condition unknown

corrosion in rear axle beam

hole in offside headlamp

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

o/s/f seat not folding forward

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,248 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 95,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,220 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front discspoor condition and back plates rusting away

clutch fault

power steering pipes corroded

underside of vehicle suspension etc rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2012 85,220 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discspoor condition and back plates rusting away

clutch fault

power steering pipes corroded

underside of vehicle suspension etc rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2011 77,362 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2011 77,362 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,448 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 62,743 miles

Cut in OSR tyre inner sidewall

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

NSR seat belt buckle covering missing.

Fail 9 Aug 2008 62,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 57,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,438 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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W498 PSX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W498 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.

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What year was W498 PSX registered?

W498 PSX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W498 PSX safe to buy?

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