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W277 XDL

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

53,336 mi
Last recorded53,336 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 XDL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 53,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 53,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,870 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,555 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 51,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,523 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 51,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,970 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,235 miles

tyres worn and perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,218 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,801 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,565 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,230 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,270 miles

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,070 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,268 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,136 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,218 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 11,964 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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W277 XDL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W277 XDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W277 XDL registered?

W277 XDL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W277 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W277 XDL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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