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W978 SFJ

2000 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,033 mi
Last recorded71,033 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 SFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,033 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,479 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 59,479 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,571 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper not working and blade split

Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,571 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper not working and blade split

Fail 17 Jun 2011 41,605 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,605 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,143 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,772 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,561 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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W978 SFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W978 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.

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What year was W978 SFJ registered?

W978 SFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 March 2000.

Is W978 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W978 SFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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