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W903 DHJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,956 mi
Last recorded146,956 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW903 DHJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 146,956 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 146,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 146,920 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear shock dust covers detached

Fail 8 Apr 2019 146,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear shock dust covers detached

Pass 16 Apr 2018 139,186 miles

Nearside Front seat tilt not working

Offside Front light unit clip broken but secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear under paint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear both shock dust covers

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 139,134 miles

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

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

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex and rear and corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front seat tilt not working

Offside Front light unit bracket broken but secure

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under paint (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield worn

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

sports exhaust

Pass 29 Nov 2016 133,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension lower arm rear mount bushes starting to perish slightly both sides of car

Nearside rear wheel bearing starting to feel slightly rough

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,798 miles

EPC Warning lamp on ?

Front suspension lower arm rear mount bushes starting to perish both sides of car

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 111,936 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 111,935 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside front and offside rear tyre treads worn on both shoulders

Pass 30 Nov 2013 106,194 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but the cords are not showing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 102,267 miles

Front number plate de=laminating and starting to dis-colour as an effect of water ingress.

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall that almost reaches the cords/ply.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 102,266 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front number plate de=laminating and starting to dis-colour as an effect of water ingress.

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall that almost reaches the cords/ply.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,694 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 96,694 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,176 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2010 90,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 May 2009 82,730 miles

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

brake squeak

Pass 24 May 2008 74,572 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 67,402 miles

front indicators discoloured, o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,684 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 58,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

chips in windscreen

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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W903 DHJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W903 DHJ, 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 W903 DHJ registered?

W903 DHJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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