CarVerify

Free Car Check

W507 TRF

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,132 mi
Last recorded58,132 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW507 TRF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,132 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 58,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 51,028 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test + seat belts ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 50,999 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test + seat belts ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,445 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 47,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and close to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,276 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 43,276 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2018 41,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2017 39,573 miles

both rear tyres perished on walls

Fail 27 Sep 2017 39,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished on walls

Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 37,314 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,959 miles

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

all steel brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,552 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,447 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,960 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,391 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,659 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,605 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
Full Seat Arosa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W507 TRF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W507 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

How do I check the history of W507 TRF?

You can check the full history of W507 TRF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W507 TRF registered?

W507 TRF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W507 TRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W507 TRF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W507 TRF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W507 TRF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.