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W542 PPH

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,871 mi
Last recorded148,871 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 PPH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 148,871 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering stiff when turned possible U/J starting to cause issue investigation required

Pass 13 Oct 2017 145,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s pads Very Low (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak engine very oily ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 145,154 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s pads Very Low (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak engine very oily ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 141,023 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pads getting low and cracking

Front Minor play in both steering arms

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape (no excessive lift/bulge in tread)

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2015 137,474 miles

n/s/r rear shock weak

slight play in o/s/f rear wish bone bush

Pass 9 Oct 2014 134,481 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 134,477 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 131,809 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 127,691 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 125,659 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 125,659 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 123,388 miles

Both front wiperblades struggle to clear windscreen

Centre exhaust bracket broken-Exhaust still secure

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Oct 2009 110,082 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 110,079 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

hand brake near full travel

steering feels stiff on ground side to side

Pass 23 Oct 2008 98,463 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 98,461 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,235 miles

near side mirror glass broken

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,266 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 71,266 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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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W542 PPH is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W542 PPH, 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 W542 PPH registered?

W542 PPH is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W542 PPH safe to buy?

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