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W892 SVT

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,087 mi
Last recorded109,087 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW892 SVT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 105,053 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 99,704 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 95,413 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated.

INSP.warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 95,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Airbag warning lamp illuminated.

Engine oil below minimum.Put in 1ltr.to carry out emission test.

INSP.warning lamp illuminated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 92,064 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

Fail 20 Jan 2011 87,719 miles

Air bag light on .

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,719 miles

Air bag light on .

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,080 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 83,080 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,921 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,923 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,209 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 60,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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W892 SVT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W892 SVT, 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 W892 SVT registered?

W892 SVT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W892 SVT safe to buy?

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