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W548 WEU

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,495 mi
Last recorded108,495 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 WEU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,495 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 105,417 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre pipe mounting broken

offside front inner wheel arch trim loose

Pass 27 Dec 2012 102,358 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 100,071 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 96,160 miles

air bag light on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 95,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 95,418 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,566 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and both are perished

offside rear suspension bump stop in poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2009 84,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and both are perished

offside rear suspension bump stop in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,144 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 55,792 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 46,796 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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W548 WEU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 W548 WEU, 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 W548 WEU registered?

W548 WEU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W548 WEU safe to buy?

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