MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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 ()
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 ()
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
n/s/r rear shock weak
slight play in o/s/f rear wish bone bush
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)
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)
Both front wiperblades struggle to clear windscreen
Centre exhaust bracket broken-Exhaust still secure
Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
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
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)
near side mirror glass broken
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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