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W575 RCG

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,067 mi
Last recorded92,067 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW575 RCG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,067 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,622 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 78,622 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 78,603 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Possibly incorrect headlamp has been fitted. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable Hub/knuckle bent.(at the strut lower mounting bolts area) (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel position with in the front arch is to far to the rear .

Offside Front Chassis leg has slight damage.

Offside Front Tyre perishing cracks.

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle pulling to one side.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,326 miles

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

small crack in windscreen in a-zone. not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,230 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 66,221 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,501 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,529 miles

COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED (NOT BLOWING YET)

Pass 18 May 2006 23,348 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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W575 RCG is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W575 RCG, 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 W575 RCG registered?

W575 RCG is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W575 RCG safe to buy?

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