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W281 XHP

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,497 mi
Last recorded133,497 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 XHP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 133,497 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 131,129 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 131,112 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 126,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 121,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 116,462 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 112,536 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 108,602 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 104,957 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 99,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 97,369 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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W281 XHP is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W281 XHP, 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 W281 XHP registered?

W281 XHP is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W281 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 XHP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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