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W683 VTX

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,420 mi
Last recorded93,420 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW683 VTX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 93,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,877 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 89,793 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,658 miles

n/s and o/s rear shocker top outer dust covers insercure

Fail 5 Jan 2015 89,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear shocker top outer dust covers insercure

Pass 22 Mar 2014 77,319 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,704 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 50,231 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 50,231 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 47,288 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 47,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 38,954 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 38,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,160 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 35,160 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,896 miles

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

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

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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W683 VTX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W683 VTX, 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 W683 VTX registered?

W683 VTX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W683 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W683 VTX shows 18 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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