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W507 EBW

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW507 EBW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,991 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside front (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 76,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,346 miles

clutch fault

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

alternator belt perished and cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2017 70,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

alternator belt perished and cracked

clutch fault

Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,537 miles

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

o/s headlamp top retaining bracket broken

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,420 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,902 miles

front brake discs warped

n/s/f slight drag on front brake

road wheels rusted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,279 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Feb 2013 49,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,123 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat folding release level knob missing

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 19 Feb 2009 23,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,558 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,039 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,430 miles

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

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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W507 EBW is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W507 EBW, 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 W507 EBW registered?

W507 EBW is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W507 EBW safe to buy?

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