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W956 RBN

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,473 mi
Last recorded95,473 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 RBN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 95,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 93,673 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,209 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 90,344 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,029 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,290 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,504 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 65,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,557 miles

surface corrosion to power steering pipes.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,585 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,585 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,026 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,000 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 May 2007 42,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE VERY PERISHED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2007 42,224 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE VERY PERISHED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2006 39,281 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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W956 RBN is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W956 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 W956 RBN registered?

W956 RBN is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W956 RBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W956 RBN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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