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W58 JBU

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,758 mi
Last recorded75,758 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW58 JBU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,758 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2014 75,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 71,097 miles

Nearside overtaking needs attension

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,096 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,250 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 62,250 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

exhaust back box heat sheild inscure

o/s/f mirror lense cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,207 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 52,207 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 52,171 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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W58 JBU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W58 JBU, 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 W58 JBU registered?

W58 JBU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W58 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W58 JBU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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