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W969 TJF

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,868 mi
Last recorded114,868 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 TJF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 114,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole and losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 113,341 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Operation becoming tight (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole and starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,326 miles

slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2017 102,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 90,311 miles

GENERAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING

N/S/FRONT WING RUSTING

O/S/FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Nov 2014 86,709 miles

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

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

off side front sill is slightly damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2014 86,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

off side front sill is slightly damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2013 85,069 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side rear tyre is getting perished

Fail 26 Oct 2011 79,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,186 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 78,186 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,167 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 75,167 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,995 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 63,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,597 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 TJF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TJF, 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 W969 TJF registered?

W969 TJF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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