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W788 PPD

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,524 mi
Last recorded67,524 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 PPD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,714 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,196 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,595 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 51,595 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,819 miles

both number plates starting to fade.o/s/f wiper starting to split.oil leaks.n/s/f road wheel damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,952 miles

scratches to rear bumper, o/s/r panel , n/s/r panel and front bumper, engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,801 miles

N/S DOOR TRIM COMING ADRIFT. FRONT BUMER MARKED

Fail 5 Apr 2007 38,103 miles

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

rear washer not working

Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,103 miles

rear washer not working

Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,840 miles

rear wiper blade split †rear bumper marked †front disc corroded on edges

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 PPD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PPD, 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 PPD registered?

W788 PPD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W788 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W788 PPD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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