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W638 DOE

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,019 mi
Last recorded68,019 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 DOE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 68,019 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 68,004 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central + Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,909 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Mirror trim loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 66,908 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Mirror trim loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 65,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,970 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,002 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 61,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,070 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 57,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,675 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,989 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,316 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 42,316 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,681 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,661 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,563 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,114 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 30,114 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,282 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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W638 DOE is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W638 DOE, 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 W638 DOE registered?

W638 DOE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W638 DOE safe to buy?

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