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W839 RNB

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,497 mi
Last recorded55,497 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 RNB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 55,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 54,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 52,091 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 50,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

O/S/F Lower door hinge very worn, pin may break.

O/S/R Brake slightly down on effort, advise brake strip & inspection

Slight drag on front brakes slightly worse on O/S/F

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

O/S/F Lower door hinge very worn, pin may break.

O/S/R Brake slightly down on effort, advise brake strip & inspection

Slight drag on front brakes slightly worse on O/S/F

Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,316 miles

50% of the light sources within the high level brake light are inoperative

Headlight aims at upper limit

Fail 4 Jul 2009 43,035 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 43,035 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2008 38,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,069 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,968 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2005 23,113 miles

Eye level stop lamp 50% working

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake pads aprox 3mm †front brake discs rusted on inner edges †

Pass 16 Jun 2005 23,113 miles

Eye level stop lamp 50% working

n/s/f brake pads aprox 3mm †front brake discs rusted 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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W839 RNB is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey 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 W839 RNB, 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 W839 RNB registered?

W839 RNB is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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