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W788 BEC

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,110 mi
Last recorded90,110 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 BEC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 90,110 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 87,867 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,541 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 82,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,712 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 77,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,732 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,309 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,542 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,432 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,073 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,389 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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W788 BEC is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W788 BEC, 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 W788 BEC registered?

W788 BEC is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W788 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W788 BEC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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