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W86 BPU

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,246 mi
Last recorded127,246 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW86 BPU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2013 127,246 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s/f seat release handle missing but still works

Pass 26 Apr 2013 127,246 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)

o/s/f seat release handle missing but still works

Pass 28 Apr 2012 118,335 miles

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

drivers seat backrest handle missing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 5 May 2011 107,482 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 99,965 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,964 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 83,277 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 73,487 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 73,485 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 65,535 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (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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W86 BPU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol 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 W86 BPU, 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 W86 BPU registered?

W86 BPU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W86 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W86 BPU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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