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W969 SFJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,202 mi
Last recorded70,202 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 SFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 70,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,040 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,070 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 68,054 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 65,704 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,106 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 60,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 58,667 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,998 miles

both rear tyres 3mm (155/70r13t)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,881 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,226 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,043 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,341 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,045 miles

o/s front tyre has run flat, side wall soft

Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,083 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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W969 SFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W969 SFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W969 SFJ registered?

W969 SFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W969 SFJ safe to buy?

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