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W563 SRY

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,240 mi
Last recorded88,240 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW563 SRY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 88,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and back box. back box bracket broken (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak transmission and engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet pull lever damage

Fail 15 Feb 2018 88,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (marked) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and back box. back box bracket broken (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak transmission and engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet pull lever damage

Pass 3 Mar 2017 84,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,137 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 74,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,113 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,807 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,834 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,435 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 44,352 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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W563 SRY is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W563 SRY, 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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W563 SRY is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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