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V399 ROR

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,767 mi
Last recorded159,767 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 ROR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 159,767 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 159,767 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 156,170 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 151,790 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 149,210 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 149,210 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 149,175 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 149,174 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 148,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 132,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 114,493 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 114,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 100,487 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 91,172 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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V399 ROR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V399 ROR, 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 V399 ROR registered?

V399 ROR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V399 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V399 ROR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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