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W509 TRF

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,011 mi
Last recorded137,011 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 TRF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 137,011 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,871 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 129,488 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 129,488 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 116,683 miles

nsr seat belt surround missing

Fail 17 Mar 2014 116,683 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nsr seat belt surround missing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,416 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,636 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2012 101,636 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,661 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads grtting low

Fail 7 Mar 2011 89,660 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads grtting low

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,593 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 65,927 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 56,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,596 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W509 TRF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W509 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.

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What year was W509 TRF registered?

W509 TRF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W509 TRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 TRF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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