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W922 BCE

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,439 mi
Last recorded136,439 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW922 BCE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 136,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 127,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 127,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 122,527 miles

Gear box oil leak

Near side front inner door handle been modified but still able to open

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Start of a drivers front wheel bearing noise

rear brake pipes corroded in clips

Fail 14 Jul 2015 122,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Gear box oil leak

Near side front inner door handle been modified but still able to open

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Start of a drivers front wheel bearing noise

rear brake pipes corroded in clips

Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,955 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,005 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake imbalance on limit 24%

Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,350 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wing mirror broken

Fail 8 Jul 2011 85,350 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside wing mirror broken

Fail 8 Jul 2010 78,946 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

upper stop lamp inop

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,946 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

upper stop lamp inop

Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,602 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 73,602 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,503 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 57,284 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 57,284 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 50,731 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 41,366 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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W922 BCE is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W922 BCE, 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 W922 BCE registered?

W922 BCE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W922 BCE safe to buy?

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