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W751 GUM

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,074 mi
Last recorded173,074 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW751 GUM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 173,074 miles

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

front tyres inner edges on limit

rear floor panels slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 167,498 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2016 167,485 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 157,981 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 157,981 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 151,168 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 151,168 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 133,414 miles

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 8 May 2013 133,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r seatbelt buckle cover missing

reverse lights in-op

Pass 9 May 2012 123,464 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel noted

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 9 May 2012 123,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel noted

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 11 May 2011 118,706 miles

damage noted to n/s/f area

oil leak from g/box area

Fail 10 May 2011 118,706 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage noted to n/s/f area

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s mirror glass cracked

oil leak from g/box area

Pass 17 Mar 2010 107,135 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 107,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 80,165 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 80,165 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,872 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 74,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 65,328 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 65,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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W751 GUM 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 54.5%.

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 W751 GUM, 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 W751 GUM registered?

W751 GUM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W751 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W751 GUM shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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