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W78 PRL

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,685 mi
Last recorded91,685 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 PRL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,685 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 91,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 82,011 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 72,448 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 72,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2009 65,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 65,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,908 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 56,896 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 52,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 46,681 miles

advise front brake discs corroded

advise front door locking pin missing

advise front near side mirror cover missing

Pass 17 Nov 2005 42,549 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 42,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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W78 PRL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W78 PRL, 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 W78 PRL registered?

W78 PRL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W78 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W78 PRL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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