MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box , very rusty (7.1.2)
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)
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
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
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)
fuel filter rusty
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
fuel filter rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brakes slight binding
petrol filter rusty
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
front brake noise
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r tyer spliting
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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.
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