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W697 WCS

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,273 mi
Last recorded69,273 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 WCS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 69,273 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread pattern quite bad. Please renew ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered in under seal substance (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 66,079 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered in under seal substance (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 60,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 60,869 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Both 'Banjo' pipes at steering rack appear to be at fault (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,557 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,134 miles

Underside components corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,708 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,680 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,122 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,484 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,541 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,396 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 52,396 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,251 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 40,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,817 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 35,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,963 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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W697 WCS is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W697 WCS, 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 W697 WCS registered?

W697 WCS is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W697 WCS safe to buy?

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