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W788 NWB

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,177 mi
Last recorded81,177 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 NWB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,177 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 111,930 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 111,930 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 75,747 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 75,747 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 72,843 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 72,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 69,026 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 69,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,559 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,883 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,243 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 40,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,497 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,544 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,216 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,646 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 22,182 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 22,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NWB is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W788 NWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W788 NWB registered?

W788 NWB is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W788 NWB safe to buy?

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