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W853 BOM

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,160 mi
Last recorded158,160 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 BOM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 158,160 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 158,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 153,956 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near bracket (7.1.2)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 150,390 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 146,794 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 143,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 141,113 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 138,736 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 137,317 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 134,786 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 13,694 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 130,694 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

3x high level brake lamps not working nearside anti roll bar bush spitting both inner front discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2008 130,310 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 114,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 6 May 2006 93,417 miles

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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W853 BOM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W853 BOM, 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 W853 BOM registered?

W853 BOM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W853 BOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W853 BOM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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