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W823 RPD

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,777 mi
Last recorded77,777 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 RPD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,777 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 688,411 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,841 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,352 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,880 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/F tyre has deep cut on sidewall

N/O/F tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 56,787 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,630 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 50,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres badly cracked sidewalls

Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

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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W823 RPD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W823 RPD, 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 W823 RPD registered?

W823 RPD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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