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W801 RYD

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,916 mi
Last recorded115,916 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 RYD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 115,916 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 115,916 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 112,940 miles

front wipers poor

slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 9 May 2013 106,863 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 106,863 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 100,150 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 93,347 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 93,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,962 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,269 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 62,238 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,196 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,402 miles

Both front tyres wearing near to lim it on inner 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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W801 RYD 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 71.4%.

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 W801 RYD, 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

How do I check the history of W801 RYD?

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What year was W801 RYD registered?

W801 RYD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W801 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W801 RYD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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