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W738 TFJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,914 mi
Last recorded73,914 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 TFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 73,914 miles

exhaust centre rusting

Fail 2 Jan 2020 73,914 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust centre rusting

Pass 20 Dec 2018 68,106 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,689 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both sides (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2016 54,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,545 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,576 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 34,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,628 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,304 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,024 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,337 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 21,517 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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W738 TFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W738 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

W738 TFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W738 TFJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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