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W916 AOT

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,165 mi
Last recorded104,165 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 AOT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 104,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear silencer

mirror covers damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2019 104,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear silencer

mirror covers damaged

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,913 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside parking brake cable corroding

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside parking brake cable corroding

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,067 miles

Oil leak oil filter ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 101,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,733 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 98,733 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 97,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leaks

Fail 8 Apr 2013 86,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,271 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,142 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 78,141 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,057 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 73,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,226 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,120 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE TARNISHED.

WINDOWSCREEN SCRATCHED.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 64,120 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BODY DAMAGE O/S/F AND REAR.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.

REAR NUMBER PLATE TARNISHED.

WINDOWSCREEN SCRATCHED.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 59,014 miles

CORROSION STARTING REAR BEAM AXLE.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

REAR NUMBER PLATE:SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Fail 4 Oct 2008 59,014 miles

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

CORROSION STARTING REAR BEAM AXLE.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

REAR NUMBER PLATE:SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,216 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)

Pass 24 May 2006 43,619 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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W916 AOT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W916 AOT, 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 W916 AOT registered?

W916 AOT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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