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W963 NFG

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,538 mi
Last recorded68,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 NFG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,538 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 68,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust corroded and slight blow front section

Nearside Front indicator unit half full with water

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear damper dust cover /bump stop split

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear damper dust cover/bump stop split

Offside wiper blade loose but secure

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,942 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 66,942 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure heat shield insecure over cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brakes just meet limit

Pass 9 Jun 2018 64,079 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 62,140 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 62,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 58,665 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,203 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre perished

n/s rear shock absorber dust shield deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2014 47,116 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,083 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front part of exhaust becoming rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,597 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,567 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 27,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,667 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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W963 NFG is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 W963 NFG, 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 W963 NFG registered?

W963 NFG is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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