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W288 XHP

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,501 mi
Last recorded96,501 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 XHP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 96,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section rusty and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight noise from engine

Fail 14 May 2020 96,501 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section rusty and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight noise from engine

Pass 3 May 2019 86,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 74,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box , very rusty (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 74,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box , very rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 64,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

petrol filter very rusty

power steering pipes slightly rusty

Fail 3 May 2017 64,456 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

petrol filter very rusty

power steering pipes slightly rusty

Pass 9 May 2016 53,171 miles

fuel filter very rusty

posable coolant leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2015 45,805 miles

fuel filter rusty

Fail 13 May 2015 45,805 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 8 May 2014 40,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brakes slight binding

petrol filter rusty

Pass 16 May 2013 34,963 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,794 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs faces rusty

power steering pipes slightly rusty

Pass 19 May 2011 31,147 miles

front brake noise

Pass 21 May 2010 31,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 30,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,644 miles

n/s/r tyer spliting

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,474 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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W288 XHP is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W288 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.

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What year was W288 XHP registered?

W288 XHP is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W288 XHP safe to buy?

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