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W779 PTY

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,347 mi
Last recorded109,347 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 PTY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,347 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 107,842 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 May 2013 107,840 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front headlight lense damaged however not effecting light output

Pass 26 Apr 2012 104,378 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Chip in offside headlight glass

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition

Offside front brake pads worn low

Oil dampness on engine

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 18 Apr 2012 104,363 miles

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

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

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

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Chip in offside headlight glass

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition

Offside front brake pads worn low

Oil dampness on engine

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 29 Mar 2012 104,349 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded at base

engine tappets noisey

oil leak from engine

os front headlamp lens cracked

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,418 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 96,418 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,581 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,305 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 81,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Surface corrosion to inner face of nearside front brake disc

Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,601 miles

Oil leak

would recommend clutch to be looked at

Fail 10 Nov 2007 78,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

would recommend clutch to be looked at

Pass 13 Nov 2006 73,975 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 64,542 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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W779 PTY is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black 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 W779 PTY, 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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W779 PTY is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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