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W532 UEL

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,105 mi
Last recorded61,105 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW532 UEL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 61,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 60,407 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,408 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,353 miles

front exhaust mounting broken (flexie/cat)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,353 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front exhaust mounting broken (flexie/cat)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,260 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,246 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 54,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,042 miles

offside rear shocker cover broke

Fail 15 Mar 2012 47,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear shocker cover broke

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,560 miles

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Parking brake notchy operation

Rear brake load compensator stiff operation

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear number plate delaminating

Front brake discs worn, scored, and corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2010 40,264 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

n/s and o/s driveshaft oil seals are leaking slightly and minor engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,264 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

n/s and o/s driveshaft oil seals are leaking slightly and minor engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,746 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 36,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some test items not visible

Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,521 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 28,936 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
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W532 UEL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W532 UEL, 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 W532 UEL registered?

W532 UEL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W532 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W532 UEL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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