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W868 PRB

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,638 mi
Last recorded53,638 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW868 PRB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,638 miles

advisory ../ slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,452 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop rotten

Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,417 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear suspension bump stops rotting

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,344 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated, not likely to be misread.

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 43,342 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated, not likely to be misread.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall perished.

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre side wall perished.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,855 miles

PAS pipes to rack becoming corroded

REar exhaust section becoming thin/corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,098 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 37,098 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,970 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,056 miles

B/S/F BRAKES SHOWING SLIGHT JUDDER ON R.B.T

B/S/F INDICATORS SHOWING SOME WHITE LIGHT

Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,771 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 27,770 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W868 PRB 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 78.6%.

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 W868 PRB, 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 W868 PRB registered?

W868 PRB is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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