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W903 RBN

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,247 mi
Last recorded32,247 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW903 RBN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 32,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 30,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2021 28,537 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 28,537 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative compensator (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 28,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre clamp rusting

Fail 17 Jun 2020 28,198 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre clamp rusting

Pass 3 Apr 2019 27,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coil springs rusting

exhaust rusting

front antiroll bar droplink bushes showing wear

some brake pipes rusting under coating

Fail 3 Apr 2019 27,662 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusting

coil springs rusting

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front antiroll bar droplink bushes showing wear

some brake pipes rusting under coating

Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,281 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust forward bracket loose

exhaust rusting

front antiroll bar droplink bushes showing wear

suspension components rusting

Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,541 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust front section rusty

front brake discs rusting

rear suspension beam rusting

Fail 21 Mar 2017 25,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust front section rusty

front brake discs rusting

rear suspension beam rusting

Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,749 miles

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusting on edges

tyres rubber cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,921 miles

some brake pipes starting to rust - forward exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,036 miles

exhaust front mount broken

front brake discs getting rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,128 miles

both front brake discs rusting slightly on inside edges.

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,193 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

slight marks on front screen

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,785 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

SLIGHT MARKINGS ON WINDSCREEN

Fail 23 Mar 2010 18,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,355 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP PART WORKING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,709 miles

front brake discs rusting on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,048 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX HAS SLIGHT BLOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,240 miles

front brake discs rusting on edges

small cut in o/s rear tyre sidewall

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 RBN is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W903 RBN, 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 RBN registered?

W903 RBN is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W903 RBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W903 RBN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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