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W342 XUR

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,816 mi
Last recorded52,816 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 XUR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 52,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 47,752 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 47,752 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 45,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 May 2024 45,292 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower slight escape of exhaust gasses from join

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (orange bulb)no sharp edges. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear unable to open rear boot (tail gate)

Pass 27 May 2023 44,124 miles

Central Lower slight escape of exhaust gasses from centre pipe join.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front passenger door card missing(door can still be opened from inside of vehicle)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 44,123 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower slight escape of exhaust gasses from centre pipe join.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front passenger door card missing(door can still be opened from inside of vehicle)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 37,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 31,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 26,615 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 26,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 25,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,452 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,120 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 23,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,881 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,489 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,977 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,322 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 21,321 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 20,576 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 20,576 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,823 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,878 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 16,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 12,784 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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W342 XUR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W342 XUR, 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 W342 XUR registered?

W342 XUR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W342 XUR safe to buy?

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