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W656 TTA

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,145 mi
Last recorded101,145 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 TTA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 100,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 84,567 miles

Front disc's slightly worn

Fail 16 May 2009 76,044 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear shock covers insicure

n s r seat belt stalk cover missing

o s f door strap faulty

rattle from front downpipe

Pass 16 May 2009 76,044 miles

both rear shock covers insicure

n s r seat belt stalk cover missing

o s f door strap faulty

rattle from front downpipe

Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,406 miles

rear centre seatbelt cover missing

rear shock covers insicure

Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,535 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 63,535 miles

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

n s f indicator fading

slight distortion front discs

Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,350 miles

engine poor running from cold

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2005 47,345 miles

off side rear tyre has slight cracks to side wall

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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W656 TTA is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W656 TTA, 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 W656 TTA registered?

W656 TTA is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 July 2000.

Is W656 TTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W656 TTA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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