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W506 TRF

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,844 mi
Last recorded75,844 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW506 TRF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,844 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge,monitor

Fail 1 Dec 2018 73,035 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective but still supporting system needs rewelding on (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge,monitor

Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,201 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 65,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,182 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 58,146 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,983 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,961 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,016 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,534 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,753 miles

nearside front tyre shows signs of deterioration (crack on outer edge)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 46,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,948 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,998 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,242 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

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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W506 TRF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W506 TRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W506 TRF registered?

W506 TRF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W506 TRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W506 TRF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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