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W865 RTO

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,106 mi
Last recorded69,106 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW865 RTO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 69,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,450 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 57,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,796 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,521 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 35,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,693 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,214 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,760 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,760 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,262 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn

oil leak frome engine and gir box

Fail 16 Dec 2009 30,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn

oil leak frome engine and gir box

Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,024 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,133 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W865 RTO is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W865 RTO, 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 W865 RTO registered?

W865 RTO is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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