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W681 YNM

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,408 mi
Last recorded52,408 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 YNM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,408 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brakes grabbing slightly

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 19 Nov 2015 51,881 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,909 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,923 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,591 miles

brake squeeling from nearside

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,335 miles

squeal from rear brakes

Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wipers deteriorated/split

front and rear number plates delaminating

nearside front seat loose at anchor point in slider, but feels secure. reccommend attention!

Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,025 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,180 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 22,139 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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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W681 YNM 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 91.7%.

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 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 W681 YNM, 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 W681 YNM registered?

W681 YNM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 August 2000.

Is W681 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W681 YNM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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