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W959 YCR

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,912 mi
Last recorded78,912 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 YCR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,912 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,672 miles

Driveshafts are starting to corrode.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Rear coil springs are corroding.

Wipers starting to deteriorate.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 71,672 miles

Driveshafts are starting to corrode.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Rear coil springs are corroding.

Wipers starting to deteriorate.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,562 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,227 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 55,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 46,828 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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W959 YCR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W959 YCR, 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 W959 YCR registered?

W959 YCR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 July 2000.

Is W959 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W959 YCR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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