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W853 RNB

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 RNB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 105,382 miles

25% rear brake imbalance

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springsstarting to show sign's of suface corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2011 105,382 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

61% rear brake imbalance

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear coil springsstarting to show sign's of suface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,477 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 102,477 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 96,194 miles

rear number plate perished

Pass 30 Aug 2007 91,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,633 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 81,752 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

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 RNB is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 W853 RNB registered?

W853 RNB is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W853 RNB safe to buy?

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