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W916 RBN

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,690 mi
Last recorded114,690 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 RBN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 114,690 miles

rear caliper lever not returning to stop

Fail 13 Jun 2013 114,687 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear caliper lever not returning to stop

Pass 14 May 2012 109,223 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 107,958 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 107,951 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 107,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 101,800 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 90,138 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 85,050 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 77,701 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 65,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,327 miles

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

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)

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 RBN is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W916 RBN registered?

W916 RBN is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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