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W254 JBN

2000 Seat Arosa S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,177 mi
Last recorded191,177 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa S62,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 JBN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa S
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 191,177 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 191,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 160,013 miles

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking on tread

offside door hinge worn

Pass 24 Jan 2006 132,022 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa S?

Based on 540 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
4,539
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
brake disc excessively pitted 7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 6
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W254 JBN is a 2000 Seat Arosa S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Seat Arosa S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 62,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W254 JBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Arosa S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W254 JBN registered?

W254 JBN is a 2000 Seat Arosa S, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W254 JBN safe to buy?

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