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W837 WTH

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,162 mi
Last recorded79,162 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 WTH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 79,162 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength floor (5.2.6)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded

front/rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all four shockers corroded

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle corroded

slight oil leak

travel in handbrake

Fail 28 Feb 2017 74,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all four shockers corroded

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle corroded

slight oil leak

travel in handbrake

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four coil springs corroeded

different size tyres front to rear

oil leak

rear axle corroeded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 70,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four coil springs corroeded

oil leak

rear axle corroeded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,286 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 68,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,826 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side rear brake has slight bind

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,301 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,847 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 64,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 64,431 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 63,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,907 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,892 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 32,228 miles

Front tyres "H" speed rated rear tyres "T" rated

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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W837 WTH is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W837 WTH, 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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W837 WTH is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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