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W899 OJC

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,003 mi
Last recorded187,003 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 OJC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 187,003 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 187,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 177,955 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 170,077 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 163,608 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 163,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 153,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 153,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 144,535 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 144,535 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 136,062 miles

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

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

rear wiper worn

Fail 11 Sep 2009 136,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear wiper worn

Fail 12 Aug 2008 123,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 123,224 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 105,150 miles

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

front & rear reg plates are slightly obscured (advise replacements ASAP).

Pass 17 Aug 2006 88,722 miles

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

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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W899 OJC is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W899 OJC, 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 W899 OJC registered?

W899 OJC is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is W899 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W899 OJC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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