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W76 DKE

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,493 mi
Last recorded49,493 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW76 DKE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 49,493 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 45,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 42,769 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 42,769 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 40,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 36,870 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 34,719 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 17 Jun 2019 31,986 miles

Front both front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner surface

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 30,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs inner face is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs inner face is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leakage of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,095 miles

centre stop lamp not working unable to determine if connected

Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,926 miles

Rear both tyres cracking around tread and sidewalls

Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,445 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,782 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,423 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Driver door lower hinge worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight imbalence to rear brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,424 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,270 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f indicator lense damage and bulb discoloured

Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,714 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,993 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,392 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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W76 DKE is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W76 DKE, 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 W76 DKE registered?

W76 DKE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W76 DKE safe to buy?

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