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W253 DWX

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,002 mi
Last recorded52,002 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 DWX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 52,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 49,983 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

damage on windscreen

Pass 22 May 2008 47,466 miles

ADVISE WALL CRACKING ON BOTH REAR TYRES

Fail 22 May 2008 47,465 miles

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

ADVISE WALL CRACKING ON BOTH REAR TYRES

Pass 21 May 2007 44,106 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 41,320 miles

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

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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W253 DWX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W253 DWX, 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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How do I check the history of W253 DWX?

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What year was W253 DWX registered?

W253 DWX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W253 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 DWX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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