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X517 WCU

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,150 mi
Last recorded101,150 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX517 WCU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 101,150 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

chassis and sills corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack leaking

Fail 27 Jul 2016 100,713 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,989 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 88,983 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 84,125 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 83,303 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 79,942 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 79,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

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

nsr shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 24 May 2011 73,213 miles

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

damage to nearside front wing

Fail 17 May 2011 73,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

damage to nearside front wing

Pass 29 May 2010 66,028 miles

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

slight roughness on nearside front wheelbearing.

Fail 28 May 2010 66,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight roughness on nearside front wheelbearing.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,735 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,437 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads aprox 4000 miles left

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm,worn outside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,271 miles

corrosion to front brake discs.o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,040 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 48,963 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

two different tyre size's

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,722 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X517 WCU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X517 WCU, 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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X517 WCU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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