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W738 OSR

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,833 mi
Last recorded50,833 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 OSR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 50,833 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,488 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,118 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light switch stiff

nsf and rear seats not fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 50,118 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light switch stiff

nsf and rear seats not fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2012 47,313 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,313 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 45,784 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 45,722 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,722 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,705 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 83,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 79,981 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 75,619 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 75,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2006 73,424 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 73,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W738 OSR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W738 OSR, 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 W738 OSR registered?

W738 OSR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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