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W541 HBW

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,508 mi
Last recorded32,508 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 HBW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 32,508 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,037 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 32,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting/tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 30,513 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 30,513 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,286 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

all four tyres are starting to perish.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 29,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

all four tyres are starting to perish.

rear exhaust silencer has a split in its pipe and moderate leak of exhaust gases.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,340 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 29,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,996 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,053 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 27,344 miles

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

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)

both front headlamps aim on lower limits

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,494 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,651 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,588 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,813 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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W541 HBW is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W541 HBW, 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 W541 HBW registered?

W541 HBW is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is W541 HBW safe to buy?

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