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W707 RHU

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,516 mi
Last recorded59,516 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW707 RHU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 59,516 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,498 miles

Brake fluid reservoir overfilled

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 58,405 miles

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

Brake fluid reservoir overfilled

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 55,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake lagging in operation

Offside Rear brake lagging in operation

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid reservoir overfull

Fail 7 May 2020 55,862 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak engine bay (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre sleeve in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake lagging in operation

Offside Rear brake lagging in operation

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid reservoir overfull

Pass 23 Jan 2019 52,916 miles

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

Brake fluid reservoir over filled

Central exhaust sleeve and hanger corroded

Front brakes have a minor imbalance

Induction/breather leak can be heard from engine

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 50,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil filter ()

brake fluid reservoir over full

exhaust hangers and central sleeve corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 47,098 miles

Oil leak engine oil filter ()

exhaust clamping sleeve corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2017 47,098 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak engine oil filter ()

exhaust clamping sleeve corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,296 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust front pipe securing nuts excessively corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 43,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust front pipe securing nuts excessively corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 38,982 miles

Some imbalance on rear brakes

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear bump stop broken

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 38,982 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear bump stop broken

Oil leak

Some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 31 May 2011 34,540 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 76598

Front brake discs severly worn unevenly and rusty

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,476 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,918 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 19,918 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,250 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,235 miles

n/s/f tyre soon

Pass 7 Jun 2005 6,749 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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W707 RHU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W707 RHU, 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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W707 RHU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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