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W909 RBN

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW909 RBN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,320 miles

both front sills crushed jacked up in wrong place

both front wiper blades badly torn but still clear screen

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

chip in osf headlamp glass

gearbox oil leak

nsf tyre perishing on inner sidewall

osf door check strap fault and noisey

power steering pipes slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2012 96,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front sills crushed jacked up in wrong place

both front wiper blades badly torn but still clear screen

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

chip in osf headlamp glass

engine leaking oil topped up oil possible oil pressure fault

engine oil light flashing

gearbox oil leak

nsf tyre perishing on inner sidewall

osf door check strap fault and noisey

power steering pipes slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,525 miles

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

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

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

oil leaking from engine warning light on

Fail 2 Jul 2011 89,521 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

oil leaking from engine warning light on

Pass 19 May 2010 83,855 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 69,812 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 59,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 57,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,959 miles

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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W909 RBN is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W909 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W909 RBN registered?

W909 RBN is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W909 RBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W909 RBN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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