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W602 WDS

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,828 mi
Last recorded78,828 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW602 WDS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,828 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 78,828 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,649 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2012 76,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011
Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,333 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 58,333 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,465 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 48,362 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,720 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 39,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,426 miles

front brake discs low on wear

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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W602 WDS 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 61.5%.

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 W602 WDS, 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 W602 WDS registered?

W602 WDS is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W602 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W602 WDS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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