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W589 OCC

2000 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,602 mi
Last recorded46,602 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 OCC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 46,602 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,084 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 39,225 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 35,861 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 32,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 32,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,500 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,481 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 28,481 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 27,008 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 27,008 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,652 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 23,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 21,933 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 19,962 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,046 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 18,046 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,807 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 14,807 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 12,832 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

advise front wheel alignment check

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,832 miles

advise front wheel alignment check

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,548 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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W589 OCC is a 2000 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W589 OCC, 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 W589 OCC registered?

W589 OCC is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W589 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W589 OCC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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