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W503 RMW

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,719 mi
Last recorded76,719 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 RMW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and rear coil springs rusty

centre and rear exhaust rusty

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,364 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs badly pitted and corroded

front exhaust metal mounting broken

offside and nearside beam patterns poor due to condensation in headlights

Fail 28 Jan 2014 73,364 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs badly pitted and corroded

front exhaust metal mounting broken

offside and nearside beam patterns poor due to condensation in headlights

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,220 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and rear coil springs rusty

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs pitted

front exhaust mount broken

movement in offside front seat runner and back

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,317 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,101 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,740 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2007 22,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,925 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,267 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 20,267 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W503 RMW is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc 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 W503 RMW, 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 W503 RMW registered?

W503 RMW is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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