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W785 BHK

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,440 mi
Last recorded77,440 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 BHK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2017 77,440 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside door trim insecure

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,493 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

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

Rear seat belt stalks covers missing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,548 miles

rear number plate discoloured.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front and rear wipers deteriorating

front brake performance uneven

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust rear silencer tail pipe deteriorating

front brake performance uneven

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,perishing and cracking up

rear number plate deteriorating

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,071 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate at top edge

right hand rear tyre worn to 3mm on inner quarter

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,108 miles

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

rear nunber plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,106 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake components possibly contaminated with CV grease

n/s/f brake disc starting to corrode on inner area

o/s/f brake performance showing slight distortion

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

rear nunber plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,895 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 44,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,644 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 38,644 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,581 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,097 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 27,097 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

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

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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W785 BHK is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W785 BHK, 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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W785 BHK is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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